US Bridges

US 67 SB Log 10.89 over SH 161

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Vandenberg Blvd Exit · Structure no. 000000000003080

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB Log 10.89 over SH 161 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB Log 10.89 over SH 161 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 67 SB Log 10.89
CrossesSH 161
LocationVandenberg Blvd Exit
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates34.88714, -92.10706
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$612,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SB Log 10.89 over SH 161 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 SB Log 10.89 over SH 161 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 SB Log 10.89 over SH 161 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB Log 10.89 over SH 161?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB Log 10.89 over SH 161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.