US Bridges

US0165 over LA 594&ICRR

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · US 165 over I-20 · Structure no. 053700153106361

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
770 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
29,759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over LA 594&ICRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over LA 594&ICRR in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 29,759 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,734 by 2041. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesLA 594&ICRR
LocationUS 165 over I-20
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50081, -92.0826
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over LA 594&ICRR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over LA 594&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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over LA 594&ICRR carry?

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

How long is US0165 over LA 594&ICRR?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over LA 594&ICRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.