US Bridges

US0165 over Barber Creek Relief

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.78 M S of S Jct. LA 112 · Structure no. 084000000080527

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,811
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Barber Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Barber Creek Relief in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,811 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,692 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesBarber Creek Relief
Location2.78 M S of S Jct. LA 112
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.00809, -92.562
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,811 (2021)
Projected traffic9,692 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Barber Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Barber Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Barber Creek Relief carry?

About 8,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Barber Creek Relief?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Barber Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.