US Bridges

US0167 over UP & Las RR

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.21 M. S. of US 71 Intg. · Structure no. 084000230107611

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
457 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
29,768
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over UP & Las RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0167 over UP & Las RR in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 29,768 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,744 by 2041. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesUP & Las RR
Location0.21 M. S. of US 71 Intg.
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.37745, -92.4313
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,768 (2021)
Projected traffic32,744 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over UP & Las RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over UP & Las RR 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 UP & Las RR carry?

About 29,768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over UP & Las RR?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over UP & Las RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.