US Bridges

US 167 S-7 LM1.16 over Dry Creek

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · 1.19 Mi. N JCT 79 · Structure no. 000000000007159

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 S-7 LM1.16 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 167 S-7 LM1.16 over Dry Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2029. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 167 S-7 LM1.16
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.19 Mi. N JCT 79
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates33.84403, -92.40952
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2029
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 167 S-7 LM1.16 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167 S-7 LM1.16 over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 167 S-7 LM1.16 over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 167 S-7 LM1.16 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 S-7 LM1.16 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.