US Bridges

US0167 over Big Creek

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 1.07 Mi. South of LA 123 · Structure no. 082200230210911

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
119 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,712
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Big Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,712 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,883 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.07 Mi. South of LA 123
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates31.56986, -92.5259
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,712 (2021)
Projected traffic12,883 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US0167 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Big Creek 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 US0167 over Big Creek carry?

About 11,712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Big Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.