US Bridges

US0167 over Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 5.3 MI North of LA 15 · Structure no. 055600231116651

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 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 1925, so it is 100 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesCreek
Location5.3 MI North of LA 15
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates32.98684, -92.7011
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.