US Bridges

US0167 over Shepherd Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI South of US 80 · Structure no. 053100230900002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
196 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Shepherd Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Shepherd Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,885 by 2036. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesShepherd Creek
Location3.4 MI South of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.45317, -92.65544
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2016)
Projected traffic5,885 by 2036
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Shepherd Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Shepherd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Shepherd Creek carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Shepherd Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Shepherd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.