US Bridges

Old HWY 164 over Illinois Bayou-Pope

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 1.46 Mi. N of SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000007156

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
487 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 164 over Illinois Bayou-Pope is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 164 over Illinois Bayou-Pope in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2029. The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 164
CrossesIllinois Bayou-Pope
Location1.46 Mi. N of SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46683, -93.04188
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length487 ft (148.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic780 by 2029
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old HWY 164 over Illinois Bayou-Pope built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 164 over Illinois Bayou-Pope 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 164 over Illinois Bayou-Pope carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 164 over Illinois Bayou-Pope?

The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 164 over Illinois Bayou-Pope?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.