US Bridges

CR 8167 Newton over Panther Creek

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · .82 Miles West of the JCT · Structure no. 000000000004321

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 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.82 Miles West of the JCT
RouteCounty Highway 8167
Coordinates35.98596, -93.23306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8167 Newton over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.