US Bridges

US0165 over Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.09 M S of N JCT LA 112 · Structure no. 084000140512581

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,670
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 1932, so it is 93 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 10,670 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,737 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 207 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesCreek
Location1.09 M S of N JCT LA 112
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.05949, -92.5259
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width207 ft (63.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,670 (2021)
Projected traffic11,737 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$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 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 10,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 207 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.