US Bridges

US0167X over Horseshoe Canal

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.11 Mi. NE of US 71 · Structure no. 084000080916611

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,641
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167X over Horseshoe Canal is a concrete slab carrying US0167X over Horseshoe Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 9,641 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,605 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167X
CrossesHorseshoe Canal
Location1.11 Mi. NE of US 71
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.27307, -92.44533
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,641 (2021)
Projected traffic10,605 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$657,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167X over Horseshoe Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167X over Horseshoe Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0167X over Horseshoe Canal carry?

About 9,641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0167X over Horseshoe Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US0167X over Horseshoe Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.