US Bridges

US 67 Log 17.25 over Chatman Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · So City Limits of Malvern · Structure no. 000000000000454

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,925
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Log 17.25 over Chatman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 Log 17.25 over Chatman Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 97 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 4,925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,399 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 Log 17.25
CrossesChatman Creek
LocationSo City Limits of Malvern
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.35333, -92.81957
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,925 (2018)
Projected traffic4,399 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 Log 17.25 over Chatman Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 67 Log 17.25 over Chatman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 Log 17.25 over Chatman Creek carry?

About 4,925 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Log 17.25 over Chatman Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Log 17.25 over Chatman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.