US Bridges

U.S. 67 Service RD over Paups Spur Bayou

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.37 Mi. So. of S.H. 108 · Structure no. 000000000001200

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 67 Service RD over Paups Spur Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 67 Service RD over Paups Spur Bayou in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 67 Service RD
CrossesPaups Spur Bayou
Location0.37 Mi. So. of S.H. 108
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates33.5009, -93.94426
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2014)
Projected traffic60 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 67 Service RD over Paups Spur Bayou built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 67 Service RD over Paups Spur Bayou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 67 Service RD over Paups Spur Bayou carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 67 Service RD over Paups Spur Bayou?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 67 Service RD over Paups Spur Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.