US Bridges

US0065 over Bayou

Fair

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI North of LA 888 · Structure no. 585400200415131

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,109
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0065 over Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0065 over Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,109 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,319 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0065
CrossesBayou
Location1.7 MI North of LA 888
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyTensas Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.15411, -91.2325
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,109 (2021)
Projected traffic2,319 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US0065 over Bayou built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0065 over Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does US0065 over Bayou carry?

About 2,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0065 over Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US0065 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.