US Bridges

US 167B SEC4BLM0.8 over Turners Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 0.50 MI So of Thornton · Structure no. 000000000000305

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167B SEC4BLM0.8 over Turners Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 167B SEC4BLM0.8 over Turners Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 167B SEC4BLM0.8
CrossesTurners Creek
Location0.50 MI So of Thornton
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.76825, -92.48517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic263 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167B SEC4BLM0.8 over Turners Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167B SEC4BLM0.8 over Turners Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 167B SEC4BLM0.8 over Turners Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 167B SEC4BLM0.8 over Turners Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 167B SEC4BLM0.8 over Turners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.