US Bridges

US0165 over US 165-B & MP RR @ Rilla

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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · .28 MI North of US 165 Bu · Structure no. 053700153100281

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
501 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
29,759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over US 165-B & MP RR @ Rilla is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over US 165-B & MP RR @ Rilla in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 29,759 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,734 by 2041. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesUS 165-B & MP RR @ Rilla
Location.28 MI North of US 165 Bu
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.41559, -92.1019
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,759 (2021)
Projected traffic32,734 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 over US 165-B & MP RR @ Rilla built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over US 165-B & MP RR @ Rilla 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over US 165-B & MP RR @ Rilla carry?

About 29,759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over US 165-B & MP RR @ Rilla?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over US 165-B & MP RR @ Rilla?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.