US Bridges

US 67NB-18-LM 7.23 over Black River Relief

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 0.58 MI SE US 62 · Structure no. 000000000001745

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
325 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
17,084
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67NB-18-LM 7.23 over Black River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67NB-18-LM 7.23 over Black River Relief in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 17,084 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,003 by 2038. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67NB-18-LM 7.23
CrossesBlack River Relief
Location0.58 MI SE US 62
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25208, -90.96505
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,084 (2015)
Projected traffic24,003 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$787,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67NB-18-LM 7.23 over Black River Relief built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67NB-18-LM 7.23 over Black River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 67NB-18-LM 7.23 over Black River Relief carry?

About 17,084 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 67NB-18-LM 7.23 over Black River Relief?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 67NB-18-LM 7.23 over Black River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.