US Bridges

US0065 over Willow Bayou Rel. Canal

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 3.01 MI North of US 80 · Structure no. 053300200703011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0065 over Willow Bayou Rel. Canal is a concrete slab carrying US0065 over Willow Bayou Rel. Canal in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 6,051 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,656 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0065
CrossesWillow Bayou Rel. Canal
Location3.01 MI North of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.44458, -91.1587
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic6,051 (2021)
Projected traffic6,656 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Willow Bayou Rel. Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0065 over Willow Bayou Rel. Canal 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 Willow Bayou Rel. Canal carry?

About 6,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0065 over Willow Bayou Rel. Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0065 over Willow Bayou Rel. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.