US Bridges

US 67 S-5 Lm 5.27 over North Boat Ditch

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 4.3 MI NE JCT SH 53 · Structure no. 000000000007329

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S-5 Lm 5.27 over North Boat Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 S-5 Lm 5.27 over North 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 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 67 S-5 Lm 5.27
CrossesNorth Boat Ditch
Location4.3 MI NE JCT SH 53
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates33.989, -93.11956
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 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 5.27 over North Boat Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 67 S-5 Lm 5.27 over North 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 S-5 Lm 5.27 over North 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 5.27 over North Boat Ditch?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S-5 Lm 5.27 over North Boat Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.