US Bridges

CR 8167 Newton over Panther Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · .36 Miles West of the JCT · Structure no. 000000000004320

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8167 Newton over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 8167 Newton over Panther Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 8167 Newton
CrossesPanther Creek
Location.36 Miles West of the JCT
RouteCounty Highway 8167
Coordinates35.98441, -93.22677
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 8167 Newton over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8167 Newton over Panther 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 8167 Newton over Panther Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 8167 Newton over Panther Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8167 Newton over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.