US Bridges

US0167 over Choctaw Bayou

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI North of LA 376 · Structure no. 032002060103071

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,239
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Choctaw Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Choctaw Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,239 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,562 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesChoctaw Bayou
Location1.5 MI North of LA 376
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.74341, -92.3115
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,239 (2021)
Projected traffic3,562 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Choctaw Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Choctaw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over Choctaw Bayou carry?

About 3,239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Choctaw Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Choctaw Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.