US Bridges

US 67 SEC.03-3.37 over Steel Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 2.90 MI SW of Prescott · Structure no. 000000000001762

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SEC.03-3.37 over Steel Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 67 SEC.03-3.37 over Steel Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,566 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 SEC.03-3.37
CrossesSteel Creek
Location2.90 MI SW of Prescott
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.75755, -93.43734
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,566 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SEC.03-3.37 over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 SEC.03-3.37 over Steel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 SEC.03-3.37 over Steel Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SEC.03-3.37 over Steel Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SEC.03-3.37 over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.