US Bridges

LA3144 over US 167

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · US 167 / LA 3144 Intg · Structure no. 084008403400141

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,569
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3144 over US 167 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3144 over US 167 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,569 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,625 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA3144
CrossesUS 167
LocationUS 167 / LA 3144 Intg
RouteState Highway 3144
Coordinates31.35137, -92.4121
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,569 (2021)
Projected traffic11,625 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3144 over US 167 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3144 over US 167 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 LA3144 over US 167 carry?

About 10,569 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA3144 over US 167?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA3144 over US 167?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.