US Bridges

US0165 over Ditch

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.74 Mi. North of LA 113 · Structure no. 084000140506501

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,113
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US0165 over Ditch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,113 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,224 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesDitch
Location0.74 Mi. North of LA 113
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates30.98616, -92.5804
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,113 (2021)
Projected traffic12,224 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Ditch carry?

About 11,113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.