US Bridges

US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Miller Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N. SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000007111

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

About this bridge

US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Miller Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Miller Creek 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 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 167/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesMiller Creek
Location1.0 MI N. SH 69
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates35.78295, -91.64206
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Miller Creek built?

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

What condition is US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Miller 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Miller Creek carry?

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

How long is US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Miller Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 167/INDEPEN Co. over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.