US Bridges

US0167 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI North of US 167 · Structure no. 032000570700681

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Turkey Creek in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.7 MI North of US 167
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.88569, -92.4113
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2021)
Projected traffic877 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Turkey Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.