US Bridges

US 167/INDEPEND.CO over White Rvr CR 513

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.20 MI N JCT Ar 25 · Structure no. 000000000005661

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,700 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167/INDEPEND.CO over White Rvr CR 513 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 167/INDEPEND.CO over White Rvr CR 513 in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,700 ft (518.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 167/INDEPEND.CO
CrossesWhite Rvr CR 513
Location1.20 MI N JCT Ar 25
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75616, -91.64094
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,700 ft (518.2 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167/INDEPEND.CO over White Rvr CR 513 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167/INDEPEND.CO over White Rvr CR 513 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 167/INDEPEND.CO over White Rvr CR 513 carry?

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

How long is US 167/INDEPEND.CO over White Rvr CR 513?

The structure is 1,700 ft (518.2 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 167/INDEPEND.CO over White Rvr CR 513?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.