US Bridges

US0165 over Bayou Desiard

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.25 MI North of US 80 · Structure no. 053700160101251

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
652 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
29,759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Bayou Desiard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over Bayou Desiard in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 652 ft (198.7 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 Desiard
Location1.25 MI North of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53933, -92.0783
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length652 ft (198.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 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 directionTwo-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 Desiard built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Bayou Desiard 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 Bayou Desiard carry?

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

How long is US0165 over Bayou Desiard?

The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Bayou Desiard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.