US Bridges

US0167 over KCS RR

Poor

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 2.26 Mile North of LA 505 · Structure no. 086400000045182

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0167 over KCS RR in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,107 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,617 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesKCS RR
Location2.26 Mile North of LA 505
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.03714, -92.6534
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,107 (2021)
Projected traffic5,617 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over KCS RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over KCS RR carry?

About 5,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over KCS RR?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.