US Bridges

US 167 Independ CO over Caney Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI So JCT 14@ So Side · Structure no. 0000000000A0560

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,788
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 Independ CO over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 167 Independ CO over Caney Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 96 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 7,788 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,317 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 167 Independ CO
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.5 MI So JCT 14@ So Side
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates35.67911, -91.61573
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,788 (2018)
Projected traffic8,317 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$961,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167 Independ CO over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 167 Independ CO over Caney Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 167 Independ CO over Caney Creek carry?

About 7,788 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 167 Independ CO over Caney Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 Independ CO over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.