US Bridges

US 67 S-6 Lm 3.73 over Caddo River

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · .4 MI S JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000000899

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S-6 Lm 3.73 over Caddo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 S-6 Lm 3.73 over Caddo River in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,412 by 2028. The structure is 1,103 ft (336.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 67 S-6 Lm 3.73
CrossesCaddo River
Location.4 MI S JCT SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates34.17397, -93.07148
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+30 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,103 ft (336.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2018)
Projected traffic9,412 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 S-6 Lm 3.73 over Caddo River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 67 S-6 Lm 3.73 over Caddo River 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 67 S-6 Lm 3.73 over Caddo River carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S-6 Lm 3.73 over Caddo River?

The structure is 1,103 ft (336.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S-6 Lm 3.73 over Caddo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.