US Bridges

US 167 S-3 LM13.21 over Petdee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI S Hampton · Structure no. 0000000000M2173

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 S-3 LM13.21 over Petdee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 167 S-3 LM13.21 over Petdee Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 85 years old, older 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 167 S-3 LM13.21
CrossesPetdee Creek
Location1.3 MI S Hampton
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates33.51976, -92.47048
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2034
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 LM13.21 over Petdee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 167 S-3 LM13.21 over Petdee Creek 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 LM13.21 over Petdee Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 167 S-3 LM13.21 over Petdee Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 S-3 LM13.21 over Petdee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.