US Bridges

US0165 over US 80

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · US 165 over US 80 · Structure no. 053700160100001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over US 80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over US 80 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesUS 80
LocationUS 165 over US 80
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates32.52222, -92.08028
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,759 (2021)
Projected traffic32,734 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 80 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over US 80 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over US 80 carry?

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

How long is US0165 over US 80?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.