US Bridges

US0165 over Little Bayou Clear

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.66 Mi. North of LA 3265 · Structure no. 084000140604561

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,729
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Little Bayou Clear is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Little 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 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 6,729 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,401 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesLittle Bayou Clear
Location0.66 Mi. North of LA 3265
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.15675, -92.4987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,729 (2021)
Projected traffic7,401 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Little Bayou Clear built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Little Bayou Clear 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 Little Bayou Clear carry?

About 6,729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Little Bayou Clear?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Little Bayou Clear?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.