US Bridges

US 167-X over Embankment

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · .12 Mi. N of US167 · Structure no. 084004550530158

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,593
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167-X over Embankment is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 167-X over Embankment in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 17,593 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,352 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 167-X
CrossesEmbankment
Location.12 Mi. N of US167
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.30815, -92.44145
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,593 (2021)
Projected traffic19,352 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167-X over Embankment built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167-X over Embankment 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 167-X over Embankment carry?

About 17,593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 167-X over Embankment?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 167-X over Embankment?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.