US Bridges

US0165 over Tisdale Canal

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 6.35 MI North of LA 554 · Structure no. 053400160306351

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Tisdale Canal is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Tisdale Canal in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 12,405 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,645 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesTisdale Canal
Location6.35 MI North of LA 554
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.77582, -91.9476
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,405 (2021)
Projected traffic13,645 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 US0165 over Tisdale Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Tisdale 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Tisdale Canal carry?

About 12,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Tisdale Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Tisdale Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.