US Bridges

US0167 over Bayou Belleview

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI East of LA 749 · Structure no. 034900660808991

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,630
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Bayou Belleview is a concrete culvert carrying US0167 over Bayou Belleview 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 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 7,630 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,393 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesBayou Belleview
Location1.2 MI East of LA 749
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.58749, -92.0743
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,630 (2021)
Projected traffic8,393 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Bayou Belleview built?

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

What condition is US0167 over Bayou Belleview 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over Bayou Belleview carry?

About 7,630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Bayou Belleview?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Bayou Belleview?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.