US Bridges

US0165 over Bayou Galion

Poor

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI North of South Int · Structure no. 053400160508101

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Bayou Galion is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Bayou Galion 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesBayou Galion
Location1.5 MI North of South Int
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.87615, -91.7342
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bayou Galion built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Bayou Galion in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Bayou Galion carry?

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

How long is US0165 over Bayou Galion?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Bayou Galion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.