US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief
PoorLincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mi. S. of LA 151 · Structure no. 053100000021990
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 279 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,487
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,487 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2041. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief carry?
About 2,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.