US Bridges

US 67 Sec. 01-0.87 over Nix Creek

FairPosted for load

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI W JCT of US 82 · Structure no. 000000000002560

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,414
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Sec. 01-0.87 over Nix Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 67 Sec. 01-0.87 over Nix Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,326 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 Sec. 01-0.87
CrossesNix Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.43087, -94.02931
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,414 (2018)
Projected traffic16,326 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$807,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 Sec. 01-0.87 over Nix Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 Sec. 01-0.87 over Nix 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 Sec. 01-0.87 over Nix Creek carry?

About 10,414 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Sec. 01-0.87 over Nix Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Sec. 01-0.87 over Nix Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.