US Bridges

US0167 over Dump Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 7.79 Mi. North of LA 500 · Structure no. 086400230407801

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,712
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Dump Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0167 over Dump Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,712 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,883 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 197 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesDump Creek
Location7.79 Mi. North of LA 500
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates31.90046, -92.6099
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width197 ft (60 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,712 (2021)
Projected traffic12,883 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Dump Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US0167 over Dump 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Dump Creek carry?

About 11,712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Dump Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 197 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Dump Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.