US Bridges

US0065 over Talla Bena Bayou

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 6.77 MI North of US 80 · Structure no. 053300200706771

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0065 over Talla Bena Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0065 over Talla Bena Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0065
CrossesTalla Bena Bayou
Location6.77 MI North of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49268, -91.1541
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Talla Bena Bayou built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0065 over Talla Bena Bayou 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 Talla Bena Bayou carry?

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

How long is US0065 over Talla Bena Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US0065 over Talla Bena Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.