US Bridges

US0167 over Creosote Branch

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 8.99 Mi. North of LA 500 · Structure no. 086400230409001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,576
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Creosote Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0167 over Creosote Branch in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 15,576 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,133 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS0167
CrossesCreosote Branch
Location8.99 Mi. North of LA 500
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates31.91513, -92.62
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,576 (2021)
Projected traffic17,133 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Creosote Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Creosote Branch 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 Creosote Branch carry?

About 15,576 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Creosote Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Creosote Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.