US Bridges

SH 164 over Big Piney Creek Relief

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 2.93 M E Johnson CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005513

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Big Piney Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 164 over Big Piney Creek Relief in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2028. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 164
CrossesBig Piney Creek Relief
Location2.93 M E Johnson CO Line
RouteState Highway 164
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50675, -93.18205
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,239 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SH 164 over Big Piney Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 164 over Big Piney Creek Relief 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 164 over Big Piney Creek Relief carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Big Piney Creek Relief?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 164 over Big Piney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.