US Bridges

US0165-B over City ST & Icrr

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 053700150816632

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,788 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
17,565
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165-B over City ST & Icrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165-B over City ST & Icrr in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,565 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,321 by 2041. The structure is 1,788 ft (545 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165-B
CrossesCity ST & Icrr
Location.3 MI North of I-20
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50649, -92.115
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,788 ft (545 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,565 (2021)
Projected traffic19,321 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165-B over City ST & Icrr built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165-B over City ST & Icrr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US0165-B over City ST & Icrr carry?

About 17,565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0165-B over City ST & Icrr?

The structure is 1,788 ft (545 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US0165-B over City ST & Icrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.