US Bridges

US0167 over Creek

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI East of LA 3073 · Structure no. 032800800205691

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0167 over Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,934 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI East of LA 3073
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates30.18754, -92.0649
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,213 (2021)
Projected traffic29,934 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Creek carry?

About 27,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.