US Bridges

US0167 over US 71

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · US 167 / US 71 Intg. · Structure no. 084000230107702

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,628
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over US 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0167 over US 71 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS0167
CrossesUS 71
LocationUS 167 / US 71 Intg.
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates31.38057, -92.4354
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over US 71 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over US 71 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 US0167 over US 71 carry?

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

How long is US0167 over US 71?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over US 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.