US Bridges

US0165 over Diversion Canal

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 5.87 Mi. North of LA 3265 · Structure no. 084000140609772

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Diversion Canal is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Diversion Canal 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,335 by 2036. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesDiversion Canal
Location5.87 Mi. North of LA 3265
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.22814, -92.4971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 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 traffic4,850 (2016)
Projected traffic5,335 by 2036
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 Diversion Canal built?

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

What condition is US0165 over Diversion Canal 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 Diversion Canal carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Diversion Canal?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.