US Bridges

US0167 over US167 FR Rds City ST R

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.82 M. N. of Red River · Structure no. 084000230102742

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,692 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
27,628
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over US167 FR Rds City ST R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0167 over US167 FR Rds City ST R in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 27,628 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,390 by 2041. The structure is 1,692 ft (515.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesUS167 FR Rds City ST R
Location0.82 M. N. of Red River
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.32086, -92.4256
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,692 ft (515.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,628 (2021)
Projected traffic30,390 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$6.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over US167 FR Rds City ST R built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over US167 FR Rds City ST R 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over US167 FR Rds City ST R carry?

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

How long is US0167 over US167 FR Rds City ST R?

The structure is 1,692 ft (515.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over US167 FR Rds City ST R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.