US Bridges

US 167 over Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. N. of LA 148 · Structure no. 052500230622851

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,681
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 167 over Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,681 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,549 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 167
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 Mi. N. of LA 148
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43999, -92.67065
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck43 ft (13.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,681 (2021)
Projected traffic9,549 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 167 over Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167 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 US 167 over Creek carry?

About 8,681 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 167 over Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.