US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Salado Creek
GoodIndependence County, Arkansas · 4.0 Mi. N Jct. 167 & 87 · Structure no. 000000000006810
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Salado Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Salado Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,317 by 2028. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Salado Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Salado Creek carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Salado Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.