US0165 over Bayou Clear
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.47 Mi. South of LA 3265 · Structure no. 084000140603431
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,670
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0165 over Bayou Clear is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Bayou Clear in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,670 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,737 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0165 over Bayou Clear built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0165 over Bayou Clear 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 Bayou Clear carry?
About 10,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0165 over Bayou Clear?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US0165 over Bayou Clear?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.