US Bridges

US 67 S-6 Lm 7.39 over De Roche Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · At Hot Spring CO Line · Structure no. 000000000000657

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S-6 Lm 7.39 over De Roche Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 67 S-6 Lm 7.39 over De Roche Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 96 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,569 by 2028. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 S-6 Lm 7.39
CrossesDe Roche Creek
LocationAt Hot Spring CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates34.20607, -93.0275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,569 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 S-6 Lm 7.39 over De Roche Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 67 S-6 Lm 7.39 over De Roche Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 S-6 Lm 7.39 over De Roche Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S-6 Lm 7.39 over De Roche Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S-6 Lm 7.39 over De Roche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.