US Bridges

US0167 over KCS Railroad

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI North of LA 34 · Structure no. 086400230410331

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
740 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
15,576
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0167 over KCS Railroad 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 15,576 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,133 by 2041. The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location.7 MI North of LA 34
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.9249, -92.6346
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length740 ft (225.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,576 (2021)
Projected traffic17,133 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 KCS Railroad built?

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

What condition is US0167 over KCS Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over KCS Railroad carry?

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

How long is US0167 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.