US Bridges

US0167 over US 167 Messer ST KCS R

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. N. of Red River · Structure no. 084000230103462

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,182 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
27,628
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over US 167 Messer ST KCS R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0167 over US 167 Messer ST KCS 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 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 27,628 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,390 by 2041. The structure is 1,182 ft (360.3 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
CrossesUS 167 Messer ST KCS R
Location1.5 Mi. N. of Red River
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.32731, -92.4194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,182 ft (360.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 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$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over US 167 Messer ST KCS R built?

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

What condition is US0167 over US 167 Messer ST KCS 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 US 167 Messer ST KCS R carry?

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

How long is US0167 over US 167 Messer ST KCS R?

The structure is 1,182 ft (360.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over US 167 Messer ST KCS R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.