US Bridges

US 167 S-3 Lm 5.04 over Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 4.75 MI N Union CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M2172

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 S-3 Lm 5.04 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 167 S-3 Lm 5.04 over Ditch in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 167 S-3 Lm 5.04
CrossesDitch
Location4.75 MI N Union CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.40215, -92.48579
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lm 5.04 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 167 S-3 Lm 5.04 over Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 167 S-3 Lm 5.04 over Ditch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 167 S-3 Lm 5.04 over Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 S-3 Lm 5.04 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.