US Bridges

US0165 over MP R/R

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI North of LA 594 · Structure no. 053700153107522

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,565
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over MP R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over MP R/R 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 17,565 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,321 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 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
CrossesMP R/R
Location1.0 MI North of LA 594
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51808, -92.0799
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,565 (2021)
Projected traffic19,321 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over MP R/R built?

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

What condition is US0165 over MP R/R 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 MP R/R carry?

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

How long is US0165 over MP R/R?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over MP R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.