US Bridges

US 67 S-5 Lm 4.42 over South Boat Ditch

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 4.42 Mi. N Jct. SH 53 · Structure no. 000000000007326

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S-5 Lm 4.42 over South Boat Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 S-5 Lm 4.42 over South Boat Ditch in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2034. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 67 S-5 Lm 4.42
CrossesSouth Boat Ditch
Location4.42 Mi. N Jct. SH 53
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates33.97728, -93.12429
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4.42 over South Boat Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 S-5 Lm 4.42 over South Boat Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does US 67 S-5 Lm 4.42 over South Boat Ditch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S-5 Lm 4.42 over South Boat Ditch?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S-5 Lm 4.42 over South Boat Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.