US Bridges

US.67 SEC.01-15.28 over Gillespie Ditch

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 3.35 MI SE Hempstead CO · Structure no. 000000000001201

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US.67 SEC.01-15.28 over Gillespie Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying US.67 SEC.01-15.28 over Gillespie Ditch 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS.67 SEC.01-15.28
CrossesGillespie Ditch
Location3.35 MI SE Hempstead CO
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.57415, -93.85211
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic3,140 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US.67 SEC.01-15.28 over Gillespie Ditch built?

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

What condition is US.67 SEC.01-15.28 over Gillespie Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does US.67 SEC.01-15.28 over Gillespie Ditch carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US.67 SEC.01-15.28 over Gillespie Ditch?

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 US.67 SEC.01-15.28 over Gillespie Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.