US Bridges

US 167 S-9 Lm 3.91 over Saline River

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · .07 Mi. S.Grant Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000007078

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
636 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 S-9 Lm 3.91 over Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 167 S-9 Lm 3.91 over Saline River in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2028. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 167 S-9 Lm 3.91
CrossesSaline River
Location.07 Mi. S.Grant Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates34.11455, -92.40614
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167 S-9 Lm 3.91 over Saline River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167 S-9 Lm 3.91 over Saline River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 167 S-9 Lm 3.91 over Saline River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 167 S-9 Lm 3.91 over Saline River?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 S-9 Lm 3.91 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.