US Bridges

US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 11.29 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 053100000050183

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesBayou Darbonne Relief
Location11.29 MI N of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates32.6829, -92.6523
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Bayou Darbonne Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.