US Bridges

US0167 over Bayou Boeuf

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 Mi. South of US 71 · Structure no. 084000570802851

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Bayou Boeuf is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Bayou Boeuf in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location0.9 Mi. South of US 71
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.04018, -92.3722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$643,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Bayou Boeuf 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Bayou Boeuf carry?

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

How long is US0167 over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.