US Bridges

US 67-02-L.M 16.02 over Pate Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.75M NE SH 278 · Structure no. 000000000007137

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67-02-L.M 16.02 over Pate Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67-02-L.M 16.02 over Pate Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67-02-L.M 16.02
CrossesPate Creek
Location0.75M NE SH 278
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.68174, -93.55974
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 67-02-L.M 16.02 over Pate Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67-02-L.M 16.02 over Pate 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 67-02-L.M 16.02 over Pate Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67-02-L.M 16.02 over Pate Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 67-02-L.M 16.02 over Pate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.