US Bridges

US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Long Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 8.6 MI N JCT SH 394 & 167 · Structure no. 0000000000M2193

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Long Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 167/INDEPEN. CO
CrossesLong Creek
Location8.6 MI N JCT SH 394 & 167
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.91089, -91.55101
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic8,700 (2018)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Long Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Long 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Long Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Long Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.