US Bridges

US 67 S-5 LM11.51 over Little Deciper Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI North JCT SH 26 · Structure no. 000000000001482

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,263
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S-5 LM11.51 over Little Deciper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 S-5 LM11.51 over Little Deciper 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 3,263 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 S-5 LM11.51
CrossesLittle Deciper Creek
Location1.3 MI North JCT SH 26
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.07669, -93.09365
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,263 (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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 S-5 LM11.51 over Little Deciper Creek built?

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

What condition is US 67 S-5 LM11.51 over Little Deciper 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 S-5 LM11.51 over Little Deciper Creek carry?

About 3,263 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S-5 LM11.51 over Little Deciper Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S-5 LM11.51 over Little Deciper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.