US0165 over Pine Bayou
PoorOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 3.65 MI North of US 165 B · Structure no. 053700153103652
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,565
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0165 over Pine Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Pine Bayou 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 17,565 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,321 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0165 over Pine Bayou built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US0165 over Pine Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US0165 over Pine Bayou carry?
About 17,565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0165 over Pine Bayou?
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 Pine Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.