US Bridges

Us. 167/INDEPEN CO over Powers Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 4 MI N JCT 167 & 157 · Structure no. 0000000000X1163

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 167/INDEPEN CO over Powers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Us. 167/INDEPEN CO over Powers Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,317 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUs. 167/INDEPEN CO
CrossesPowers Creek
Location4 MI N JCT 167 & 157
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.62696, -91.60603
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic7,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,317 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Us. 167/INDEPEN CO over Powers Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 167/INDEPEN CO over Powers 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 Powers Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Us. 167/INDEPEN CO over Powers Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Us. 167/INDEPEN CO over Powers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.