US Bridges

Ates RD over US 167

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. North of US 71 · Structure no. 084000230110201

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ates RD over US 167 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ates RD over US 167 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,727 by 2035. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAtes RD
CrossesUS 167
Location2.5 Mi. North of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.40478, -92.46332
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2015)
Projected traffic1,727 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ates RD over US 167 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ates RD over US 167 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 Ates RD over US 167 carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ates RD over US 167?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ates RD over US 167?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.