US Bridges

US 167 Sec 8 over Caney Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 6.42 MI N Dallas CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M2180

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 Sec 8 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 167 Sec 8 over Caney Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 84 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesUS 167 Sec 8
CrossesCaney Creek
Location6.42 MI N Dallas CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates34.02483, -92.4109
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 167 Sec 8 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 167 Sec 8 over Caney 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 167 Sec 8 over Caney Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 167 Sec 8 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 167 Sec 8 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.