US Bridges

US0167 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 18.26 MI N Winn Parish LN · Structure no. 052500230618262

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,018
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Sugar Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesSugar Creek
Location18.26 MI N Winn Parish LN
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.38077, -92.6997
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is US0167 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.