US Bridges

US 67-7 Log 5.53 over Ouachita Relief

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 5.58 MI NE of Clark CO Li · Structure no. 000000000000659

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67-7 Log 5.53 over Ouachita Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67-7 Log 5.53 over Ouachita Relief in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 96 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 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,364 by 2028. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 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 67-7 Log 5.53
CrossesOuachita Relief
Location5.58 MI NE of Clark CO Li
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.23484, -92.94368
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,364 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67-7 Log 5.53 over Ouachita Relief built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 67-7 Log 5.53 over Ouachita Relief 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 67-7 Log 5.53 over Ouachita Relief carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67-7 Log 5.53 over Ouachita Relief?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67-7 Log 5.53 over Ouachita Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.