US Bridges

US0167 over Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. North LA 147 · Structure no. 052500230609701

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,811
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 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 13,811 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,192 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 Mi. North LA 147
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.27818, -92.7215
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,811 (2021)
Projected traffic15,192 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 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 13,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.