US Bridges

SH 164 over Dirty Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 5.7M N JCT 64 & 164 · Structure no. 000000000005840

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Dirty Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 164 over Dirty Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2028. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 164
CrossesDirty Creek
Location5.7M N JCT 64 & 164
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates35.51209, -93.65902
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 164 over Dirty Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 164 over Dirty Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 164 over Dirty Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Dirty Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 164 over Dirty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.