US Bridges

US0165 over Spring Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.15 Mi. North of LA 113 · Structure no. 084000140508081

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
341 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
11,113
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Spring Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 11,113 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,224 by 2041. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.15 Mi. North of LA 113
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.00199, -92.569
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,113 (2021)
Projected traffic12,224 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is US0165 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.