US Bridges

US0165 over Diversion Canal

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.06 M S of Traffic Circl · Structure no. 084000140613241

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,946
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Diversion Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0165 over Diversion Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 81 years old, older 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 10,946 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,040 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 272 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesDiversion Canal
Location1.06 M S of Traffic Circl
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.27144, -92.4688
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width272 ft (82.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,946 (2021)
Projected traffic12,040 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Diversion Canal built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

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 10,946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Diversion Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 272 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.