US0165 over Rocky Bayou
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.37 Mi. North of LA 3265 · Structure no. 084000140607272
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,811
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0165 over Rocky Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Rocky Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,811 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,692 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rocky Bayou built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0165 over Rocky Bayou 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 Rocky Bayou carry?
About 8,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0165 over Rocky Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0165 over Rocky Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.