US Bridges

US 167/INDEPEND.CO over Ditch

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI N JCT SH 394 & 167 · Structure no. 0000000000M2189

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167/INDEPEND.CO over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 167/INDEPEND.CO over Ditch in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 78 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,300 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 167/INDEPEND.CO
CrossesDitch
Location0.3 MI N JCT SH 394 & 167
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81091, -91.60276
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,300 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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/INDEPEND.CO over Ditch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 167/INDEPEND.CO over Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 167/INDEPEND.CO over Ditch carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 167/INDEPEND.CO over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 167/INDEPEND.CO over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.