US Bridges

US0167 over Big Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 2.18 Mi. North of LA 126 · Structure no. 086400000080555

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,367
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 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,367 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,903 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.18 Mi. North of LA 126
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates32.10329, -92.6778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,367 (2021)
Projected traffic5,903 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Big Creek carry?

About 5,367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Big Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.