US Bridges

US0167 over B Grand Louis

FairPosted for load

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI N. of LA 103 · Structure no. 034900660800001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,978
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over B Grand Louis is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over B Grand Louis in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,978 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,575 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesB Grand Louis
Location1.2 MI N. of LA 103
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.65945, -92.1941
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,978 (2021)
Projected traffic6,575 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$663,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over B Grand Louis built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over B Grand Louis 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over B Grand Louis carry?

About 5,978 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over B Grand Louis?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over B Grand Louis?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.