US Bridges

US0065 over Bayou Vidal

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI South of LA 603 · Structure no. 053300200600001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,374
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0065 over Bayou Vidal is a concrete slab carrying US0065 over Bayou Vidal in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,374 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,611 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0065
CrossesBayou Vidal
Location.1 MI South of LA 603
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.22896, -91.22041
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,374 (2021)
Projected traffic2,611 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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 US0065 over Bayou Vidal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0065 over Bayou Vidal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US0065 over Bayou Vidal carry?

About 2,374 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0065 over Bayou Vidal?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0065 over Bayou Vidal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.