US Bridges

US67 SEC4 Lm 0.01 over Little Missouri River

Poor

Clark County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI S SH 51 · Structure no. 000000000001381

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,492
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US67 SEC4 Lm 0.01 over Little Missouri River is a steel truss - thru carrying US67 SEC4 Lm 0.01 over Little Missouri River in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,207 by 2028. The structure is 1,161 ft (353.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS67 SEC4 Lm 0.01
CrossesLittle Missouri River
Location2.2 MI S SH 51
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates33.87794, -93.30596
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+24 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,161 ft (353.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2018)
Projected traffic1,207 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US67 SEC4 Lm 0.01 over Little Missouri River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US67 SEC4 Lm 0.01 over Little Missouri River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US67 SEC4 Lm 0.01 over Little Missouri River carry?

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US67 SEC4 Lm 0.01 over Little Missouri River?

The structure is 1,161 ft (353.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US67 SEC4 Lm 0.01 over Little Missouri River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.