US Bridges

US0165 over Creek

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.68 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 053400160501681

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0165 over Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesCreek
Location1.68 MI North of LA 2
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.79856, -91.78648
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2021)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Creek 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 Creek carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.