US Bridges

US 67 Log 3.11 over Union Pacific RR

Poor

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · .70 MI NE JCT of US 270 · Structure no. 000000000001431

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Log 3.11 over Union Pacific RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 Log 3.11 over Union Pacific RR in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 94 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,046 by 2028. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 67 Log 3.11
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location.70 MI NE JCT of US 270
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates34.36896, -92.7618
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,046 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$528,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 Log 3.11 over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 67 Log 3.11 over Union Pacific RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 Log 3.11 over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Log 3.11 over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Log 3.11 over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.