US Bridges

US167 S-4 LM17.76 over US 79-SEC 5

Poor

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N JCT SH 205 · Structure no. 000000000003638

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,094
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US167 S-4 LM17.76 over US 79-SEC 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US167 S-4 LM17.76 over US 79-SEC 5 in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,094 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2033. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS167 S-4 LM17.76
CrossesUS 79-SEC 5
Location2.0 MI N JCT SH 205
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.79094, -92.46768
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,094 (2018)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US167 S-4 LM17.76 over US 79-SEC 5 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US167 S-4 LM17.76 over US 79-SEC 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US167 S-4 LM17.76 over US 79-SEC 5 carry?

About 8,094 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US167 S-4 LM17.76 over US 79-SEC 5?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns US167 S-4 LM17.76 over US 79-SEC 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.