US Bridges

US0167 over Little Dugdemona Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. N. of LA 542 · Structure no. 052500230608401

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,811
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Little Dugdemona Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Little Dugdemona Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 13,811 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,192 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesLittle Dugdemona Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. of LA 542
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.26066, -92.7233
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,811 (2021)
Projected traffic15,192 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Little Dugdemona Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Little Dugdemona 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 Little Dugdemona Creek carry?

About 13,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Little Dugdemona Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Little Dugdemona Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.