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US 67 S-5 Lm 0.60 over Caney Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · .6 MI N JCT SH 53 · Structure no. 000000000001476

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,904
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S-5 Lm 0.60 over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 S-5 Lm 0.60 over Caney Creek 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 6 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 5,904 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,551 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 S-5 Lm 0.60
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.6 MI N JCT SH 53
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.92879, -93.15149
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,904 (2018)
Projected traffic5,551 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$908,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 S-5 Lm 0.60 over Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is US 67 S-5 Lm 0.60 over Caney 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 S-5 Lm 0.60 over Caney Creek carry?

About 5,904 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S-5 Lm 0.60 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S-5 Lm 0.60 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.