US Bridges

US0165 over MP Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI North of South Int · Structure no. 053400160509191

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
390 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over MP Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over MP Railroad in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2041. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesMP Railroad
Location2.5 MI North of South Int
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.88675, -91.7219
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over MP Railroad built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over MP Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over MP Railroad carry?

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

How long is US0165 over MP Railroad?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over MP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.