US Bridges

US 67-SEC.02-9.77 over Bois Darc Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 7.80 MI NE of I-30 · Structure no. 000000000001249

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,597
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67-SEC.02-9.77 over Bois Darc Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67-SEC.02-9.77 over Bois Darc Creek 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 3,597 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,868 by 2028. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67-SEC.02-9.77
CrossesBois Darc Creek
Location7.80 MI NE of I-30
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.65117, -93.65566
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 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 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 traffic3,597 (2018)
Projected traffic3,868 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67-SEC.02-9.77 over Bois Darc Creek built?

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

What condition is US 67-SEC.02-9.77 over Bois Darc 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 67-SEC.02-9.77 over Bois Darc Creek carry?

About 3,597 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67-SEC.02-9.77 over Bois Darc Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 67-SEC.02-9.77 over Bois Darc Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.