US Bridges

US0167 over Mosley Mill Creek

Poor

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 3.56 Mi. North of LA 472 · Structure no. 082200230309801

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,712
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Mosley Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Mosley Mill Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,712 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,883 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesMosley Mill Creek
Location3.56 Mi. North of LA 472
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.71898, -92.5722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 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 directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Mosley Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Mosley Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over Mosley Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is US0167 over Mosley Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Mosley Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.