US Bridges

US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · .80 MI N. JCT SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000007110

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,747
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 17,747 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,122 by 2028. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 167/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesMo. & No. Ar. RR
Location.80 MI N. JCT SH 69
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates35.78131, -91.64131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,747 (2018)
Projected traffic21,122 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR carry?

About 17,747 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.