US Bridges

US 167 Independ CO over Waterway

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N JCT SH 25 · Structure no. 0000000000X0342

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 Independ CO over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US 167 Independ CO over Waterway in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 167 Independ CO
CrossesWaterway
Location0.5 MI N JCT SH 25
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates35.79672, -91.63128
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Independ CO over Waterway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 167 Independ CO over Waterway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 167 Independ CO over Waterway carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 167 Independ CO over Waterway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 167 Independ CO over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.