US Bridges

US 167-11B Lm 0.99 over West Fork of Big Creek

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.99 MI N US 270-SHERIDAN · Structure no. 000000000002825

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,464
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167-11B Lm 0.99 over West Fork of Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 167-11B Lm 0.99 over West Fork of Big Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 5,464 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,981 by 2028. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 167-11B Lm 0.99
CrossesWest Fork of Big Creek
Location0.99 MI N US 270-SHERIDAN
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates34.3204, -92.39545
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,464 (2018)
Projected traffic13,981 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$899,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167-11B Lm 0.99 over West Fork of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167-11B Lm 0.99 over West Fork of Big 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 167-11B Lm 0.99 over West Fork of Big Creek carry?

About 5,464 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 167-11B Lm 0.99 over West Fork of Big Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 167-11B Lm 0.99 over West Fork of Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.