US Bridges

US0167 over Bayou Cocodrie

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Mi. South of I-49 · Structure no. 084000570800001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Bayou Cocodrie is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Bayou Cocodrie 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 2,324 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,556 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesBayou Cocodrie
Location1.2 Mi. South of I-49
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates31.00004, -92.38035
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,324 (2021)
Projected traffic2,556 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Bayou Cocodrie built?

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

What condition is US0167 over Bayou Cocodrie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over Bayou Cocodrie carry?

About 2,324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Bayou Cocodrie?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Bayou Cocodrie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.