US Bridges

SH 367/JACKSON Co. over Departee Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Arkansas · 1.63 MI S Independence CO · Structure no. 000000000001874

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
614 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 367/JACKSON Co. over Departee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 367/JACKSON Co. over Departee Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2028. The structure is 614 ft (187.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 367/JACKSON Co.
CrossesDepartee Creek
Location1.63 MI S Independence CO
RouteState Highway 367
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50544, -91.39295
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: 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 rating13 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadH 15
Structure length614 ft (187.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic866 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 367/JACKSON Co. over Departee Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 367/JACKSON Co. over Departee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 367/JACKSON Co. over Departee Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 367/JACKSON Co. over Departee Creek?

The structure is 614 ft (187.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 367/JACKSON Co. over Departee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.