US Bridges

US 167 over Ditch

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · .5 MI S of SH 172 · Structure no. 0000000000X1540

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 167 over Ditch in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 90 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesUS 167
CrossesDitch
Location.5 MI S of SH 172
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates33.4466, -92.47526
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2016)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 167 over Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 167 over Ditch carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 167 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.