US Bridges

US 67-17B-LM 0.63 over Village Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 0.84 MI No JCT SH 25 & 67 · Structure no. 0000000000A1115

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67-17B-LM 0.63 over Village Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67-17B-LM 0.63 over Village Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,372 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67-17B-LM 0.63
CrossesVillage Creek
Location0.84 MI No JCT SH 25 & 67
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.07798, -90.95571
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic8,372 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$857,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67-17B-LM 0.63 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 67-17B-LM 0.63 over Village 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 67-17B-LM 0.63 over Village Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67-17B-LM 0.63 over Village Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67-17B-LM 0.63 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.