US Bridges

US 167/INDEPEN. CO over White River Relief

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.79 MI S JCT SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000005644

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
1,020 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167/INDEPEN. CO over White River Relief is a concrete slab carrying US 167/INDEPEN. CO over White River Relief in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,363 by 2028. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 167/INDEPEN. CO
CrossesWhite River Relief
Location1.79 MI S JCT SH 69
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates35.74518, -91.64041
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,020 ft (310.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic30,363 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 167/INDEPEN. CO over White River Relief built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167/INDEPEN. CO over White River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 167/INDEPEN. CO over White River Relief carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 167/INDEPEN. CO over White River Relief?

The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 167/INDEPEN. CO over White River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.