US Bridges

US0165 over Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI North of LA 3259 · Structure no. 583000150508441

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,116
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0165 over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 84 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,116 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,627 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesCreek
Location2.0 MI North of LA 3259
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.87434, -92.258
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,116 (2021)
Projected traffic5,627 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US0165 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Creek carry?

About 5,116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.