US Bridges

US0167 over Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI North of LA 505 · Structure no. 052500230602011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,018
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0167 over Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,018 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,819 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI North of LA 505
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates32.17513, -92.7054
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,018 (2021)
Projected traffic8,819 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over Creek carry?

About 8,018 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.