US Bridges

US0165 over Bayou Boeuf

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.86 Mi. North of LA 3265 · Structure no. 084000140607762

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
8,811
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Bayou Boeuf is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Bayou Boeuf 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 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 8,811 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,692 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location3.86 Mi. North of LA 3265
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.20226, -92.511
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,811 (2021)
Projected traffic9,692 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Bayou Boeuf 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 Boeuf carry?

About 8,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.