US Bridges

US0167 over I-20

Poor

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · US 167 over I-20 · Structure no. 053100231000582

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,795
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0167 over I-20 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,795 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,474 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesI-20
LocationUS 167 over I-20
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54062, -92.6393
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,795 (2021)
Projected traffic7,474 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over I-20 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 I-20 carry?

About 6,795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over I-20?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.