US Bridges

US0167 over Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI North of Alt LA 2 · Structure no. 055600231107271

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0167 over Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 101 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesCreek
Location1.7 MI North of Alt LA 2
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates32.86092, -92.6574
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US0167 over Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.