US Bridges

US 67 S-5 Lm 11.07 over Big Deceiper Creek

Poor

Clark County, Arkansas · .8 MI North JCT SH 26 · Structure no. 000000000001481

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S-5 Lm 11.07 over Big Deceiper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 S-5 Lm 11.07 over Big Deceiper 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 67 S-5 Lm 11.07
CrossesBig Deceiper Creek
Location.8 MI North JCT SH 26
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates34.07054, -93.09632
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,620 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$377,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 S-5 Lm 11.07 over Big Deceiper Creek built?

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

What condition is US 67 S-5 Lm 11.07 over Big Deceiper Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 S-5 Lm 11.07 over Big Deceiper Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S-5 Lm 11.07 over Big Deceiper Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 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 11.07 over Big Deceiper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.