US Bridges

US 167 S-3 LM4.22 over Bangs Slough

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 4.36 Mi.Ne Union CO LN · Structure no. 000000000007109

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 S-3 LM4.22 over Bangs Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 167 S-3 LM4.22 over Bangs Slough in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,655 by 2028. The structure is 436 ft (133 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesUS 167 S-3 LM4.22
CrossesBangs Slough
Location4.36 Mi.Ne Union CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates33.39231, -92.4939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length436 ft (133 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,655 by 2028
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 US 167 S-3 LM4.22 over Bangs Slough built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167 S-3 LM4.22 over Bangs Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 167 S-3 LM4.22 over Bangs Slough carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 167 S-3 LM4.22 over Bangs Slough?

The structure is 436 ft (133 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 S-3 LM4.22 over Bangs Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.