US Bridges

US 67 Sec. 20 over Murray Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Arkansas · 3.75 MI W of Corning Ark · Structure no. 000000000000434

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,666
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Sec. 20 over Murray Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 Sec. 20 over Murray Creek in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 97 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,666 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,221 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 67 Sec. 20
CrossesMurray Creek
Location3.75 MI W of Corning Ark
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates36.41172, -90.65498
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,666 (2018)
Projected traffic4,221 by 2028
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sec. 20 over Murray Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 67 Sec. 20 over Murray Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 Sec. 20 over Murray Creek carry?

About 6,666 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Sec. 20 over Murray Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Sec. 20 over Murray Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.