US Bridges

US0165 over Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 Mi. North of LA 113 · Structure no. 084000140508371

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,113
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0165 over Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesCreek
Location2.4 Mi. North of LA 113
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.0049, -92.56548
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Creek 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 Creek carry?

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

How long is US0165 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.