US Bridges

US0167 over Creek

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI North of LA 126 · Structure no. 086400000045200

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0167 over Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1924, 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 5,107 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,617 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesCreek
Location2.1 MI North of LA 126
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.09651, -92.6678
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Creek carry?

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

How long is US0167 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.