US Bridges

US0167 over Dugdemona River

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 1.69 Mi. South of LA 505 · Structure no. 086400000080559

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
880 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,367
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Dugdemona River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0167 over Dugdemona River 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 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 5,367 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,903 by 2041. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesDugdemona River
Location1.69 Mi. South of LA 505
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates31.97402, -92.6532
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dugdemona River built?

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

What condition is US0167 over Dugdemona River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Dugdemona River carry?

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

How long is US0167 over Dugdemona River?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Dugdemona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.