State Highway 164 over Southdirty Creek-Johnson
FairJohnson County, Arkansas · 3 MI N JCT HWY 64 & 164 · Structure no. 000000000005362
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 164 over Southdirty Creek-Johnson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 164 over Southdirty Creek-Johnson in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 164 over Southdirty Creek-Johnson built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 164 over Southdirty Creek-Johnson 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does State Highway 164 over Southdirty Creek-Johnson carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 164 over Southdirty Creek-Johnson?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 164 over Southdirty Creek-Johnson?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.