US Bridges

US0165 over Creek

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 5.0 MI North of North Int · Structure no. 053400160517811

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 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 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesCreek
Location5.0 MI North of North Int
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates32.9834, -91.6392
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 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 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.