US Bridges

US 67 S-4 Lm 1.53 over Little Missouri Relief

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.53 MI NE of Nevada CO · Structure no. 000000000001385

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S-4 Lm 1.53 over Little Missouri Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 S-4 Lm 1.53 over Little Missouri Relief 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,207 by 2028. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 67 S-4 Lm 1.53
CrossesLittle Missouri Relief
Location1.53 MI NE of Nevada CO
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates33.8853, -93.27915
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,207 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 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 67 S-4 Lm 1.53 over Little Missouri Relief built?

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

What condition is US 67 S-4 Lm 1.53 over Little Missouri Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 S-4 Lm 1.53 over Little Missouri Relief carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S-4 Lm 1.53 over Little Missouri Relief?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S-4 Lm 1.53 over Little Missouri Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.