US Bridges

US 67-19- Lm 3.40 over Fourche

Poor

Randolph County, Arkansas · 3.34 MI NE JCT US 62 · Structure no. 000000000000508

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
354 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67-19- Lm 3.40 over Fourche is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67-19- Lm 3.40 over Fourche in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,436 by 2028. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 67-19- Lm 3.40
CrossesFourche
Location3.34 MI NE JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates36.2813, -90.93014
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,436 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 67-19- Lm 3.40 over Fourche built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 67-19- Lm 3.40 over Fourche in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 67-19- Lm 3.40 over Fourche carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67-19- Lm 3.40 over Fourche?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67-19- Lm 3.40 over Fourche?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.