US Bridges

US0167 over Coulee Garrague

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 4.41 MI NW of LA 182 · Structure no. 034900660804851

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,773
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Coulee Garrague is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Coulee Garrague 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.

It carries about 8,773 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,650 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesCoulee Garrague
Location4.41 MI NW of LA 182
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.61699, -92.1307
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,773 (2021)
Projected traffic9,650 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Coulee Garrague built?

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

What condition is US0167 over Coulee Garrague 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over Coulee Garrague carry?

About 8,773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Coulee Garrague?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Coulee Garrague?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.