US Bridges

US 67-17- Lm 19.17 over Big Running Water Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 0.57 MI So Randolph CO Li · Structure no. 000000000006603

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67-17- Lm 19.17 over Big Running Water Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67-17- Lm 19.17 over Big Running Water Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2038. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 67-17- Lm 19.17
CrossesBig Running Water Creek
Location0.57 MI So Randolph CO Li
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates36.14247, -90.95654
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67-17- Lm 19.17 over Big Running Water Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67-17- Lm 19.17 over Big Running Water 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 67-17- Lm 19.17 over Big Running Water Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 67-17- Lm 19.17 over Big Running Water Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 67-17- Lm 19.17 over Big Running Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.