US0167 over Bear Creek
PoorGrant Parish, Louisiana · 8.13 Mi. North of LA 472 · Structure no. 082200230314371
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,712
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0167 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Bear 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 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0167 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0167 over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 11,712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0167 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0167 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.