US Bridges

US 167 over Huffman Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. NE of I-49 · Structure no. 084000000084006

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,628
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 over Huffman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 167 over Huffman Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 27,628 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,390 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesUS 167
CrossesHuffman Creek
Location1.1 Mi. NE of I-49
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates31.31318, -92.4348
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,628 (2021)
Projected traffic30,390 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 167 over Huffman Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167 over Huffman 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 167 over Huffman Creek carry?

About 27,628 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 167 over Huffman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 over Huffman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.