US Bridges

US0165 over Bayou Mouchoir

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · .88 MI North of US 165 Bu · Structure no. 053700153100881

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Bayou Mouchoir is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Bayou Mouchoir in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 29,759 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,734 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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
CrossesBayou Mouchoir
Location.88 MI North of US 165 Bu
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.42275, -92.095
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Bayou Mouchoir built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US0165 over Bayou Mouchoir 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Bayou Mouchoir carry?

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

How long is US0165 over Bayou Mouchoir?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Bayou Mouchoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.