US Bridges

US 67 - 02 - 6.30 over Sandy Bois Darc

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 4.70 MI NE of I-30 · Structure no. 000000000001247

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,927
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 - 02 - 6.30 over Sandy Bois Darc is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 - 02 - 6.30 over Sandy Bois Darc in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,927 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2028. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 - 02 - 6.30
CrossesSandy Bois Darc
Location4.70 MI NE of I-30
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.63152, -93.70872
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,927 (2018)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 - 02 - 6.30 over Sandy Bois Darc built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 - 02 - 6.30 over Sandy Bois Darc 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 - 02 - 6.30 over Sandy Bois Darc carry?

About 2,927 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 67 - 02 - 6.30 over Sandy Bois Darc?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 - 02 - 6.30 over Sandy Bois Darc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.