US Bridges

US0167 over Big Creek Relief

Poor

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 2.46 Mile North of LA 126 · Structure no. 086400000045220

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

About this bridge

US0167 over Big Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Big Creek Relief 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 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 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesBig Creek Relief
Location2.46 Mile North of LA 126
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates32.10718, -92.6804
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$654,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Big Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is US0167 over Big Creek Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Big Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is US0167 over Big Creek Relief?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Big Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.