US Bridges

US 67 S-5 Lm 14.83 over Maddox Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · JCT Walnut ST · Structure no. 000000000001616

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S-5 Lm 14.83 over Maddox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 S-5 Lm 14.83 over Maddox 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,223 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 67 S-5 Lm 14.83
CrossesMaddox Creek
LocationJCT Walnut ST
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates34.11313, -93.05622
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,223 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-5 Lm 14.83 over Maddox Creek built?

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

What condition is US 67 S-5 Lm 14.83 over Maddox 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 S-5 Lm 14.83 over Maddox Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S-5 Lm 14.83 over Maddox Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S-5 Lm 14.83 over Maddox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.