US Bridges

US0165-B over Red River City Sts.

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.11 M E of Int LA 1208-3 · Structure no. 084000150100111

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
1,029 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,865
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165-B over Red River City Sts. is a steel movable - lift carrying US0165-B over Red River City Sts. in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,865 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,551 by 2041. The structure is 1,029 ft (313.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165-B
CrossesRed River City Sts.
Location0.11 M E of Int LA 1208-3
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.31306, -92.4452
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,029 ft (313.6 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,865 (2021)
Projected traffic7,551 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165-B over Red River City Sts. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165-B over Red River City Sts. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0165-B over Red River City Sts. carry?

About 6,865 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US0165-B over Red River City Sts.?

The structure is 1,029 ft (313.6 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US0165-B over Red River City Sts.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.