US Bridges

US0167 over Big Creek

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI North of LA 126 · Structure no. 086400000045210

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
239 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Big Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.7 MI North of LA 126
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.10375, -92.6785
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Big 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 Big Creek carry?

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

How long is US0167 over Big Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.