US Bridges

US0167 over Diversion Canal

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.98 Mi. South of US 71 · Structure no. 084000570800771

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Diversion Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying US0167 over Diversion Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesDiversion Canal
Location2.98 Mi. South of US 71
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.01063, -92.3768
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,324 (2021)
Projected traffic2,556 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$592,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Diversion Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Diversion Canal 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 Diversion Canal carry?

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

How long is US0167 over Diversion Canal?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.