US Bridges

US0167 over Dugdemona River

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. North of LA 1231- · Structure no. 086400000080619

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
880 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,107
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 2013, so it is 12 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 5,107 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,617 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
Location0.4 Mi. North of LA 1231-
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates31.97648, -92.6535
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic5,107 (2021)
Projected traffic5,617 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Dugdemona River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Dugdemona River carry?

About 5,107 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.