US Bridges

SH 164 over Horsehead Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 3.6 MI W JCT SH 103 & 164 · Structure no. 0000000000M2146

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Horsehead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 164 over Horsehead Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 164
CrossesHorsehead Creek
Location3.6 MI W JCT SH 103 & 164
RouteState Highway 164
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5557, -93.63106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2018)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 164 over Horsehead Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 164 over Horsehead 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 164 over Horsehead Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Horsehead Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 164 over Horsehead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.