US Bridges

US0165 over US 165-B & M P RR @ Rill

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · .28 MI North of US 165 Bu · Structure no. 053700153100282

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
501 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
17,565
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over US 165-B & M P RR @ Rill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over US 165-B & M P RR @ Rill in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 62 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 5 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 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 & M P RR @ Rill
Location.28 MI North of US 165 Bu
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.41701, -92.1008
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
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 traffic17,565 (2021)
Projected traffic19,321 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 & M P RR @ Rill built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US0165 over US 165-B & M P RR @ Rill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over US 165-B & M P RR @ Rill carry?

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

How long is US0165 over US 165-B & M P RR @ Rill?

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 & M P RR @ Rill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.