US Bridges

US0165 over La. & Arkansas RR

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.44 Mi. N of Int US71 · Structure no. 084000153001442

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,902
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over La. & Arkansas RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over La. & Arkansas RR in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,902 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,992 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesLa. & Arkansas RR
Location1.44 Mi. N of Int US71
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.34875, -92.4272
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,902 (2021)
Projected traffic22,992 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over La. & Arkansas RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over La. & Arkansas RR 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 La. & Arkansas RR carry?

About 20,902 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over La. & Arkansas RR?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over La. & Arkansas RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.