US Bridges

US 67-SB Lanes over Departee Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 1.47 MI N White-Jackson C · Structure no. 0000000000A5847

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
805 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67-SB Lanes over Departee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67-SB Lanes over Departee Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,525 by 2028. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67-SB Lanes
CrossesDepartee Creek
Location1.47 MI N White-Jackson C
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45279, -91.40645
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length805 ft (245.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,525 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67-SB Lanes over Departee Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67-SB Lanes over Departee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 67-SB Lanes over Departee Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67-SB Lanes over Departee Creek?

The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 67-SB Lanes over Departee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.