US Bridges

US 67SB-18-LM 7.37 over Black River

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · .25 MI S US 62 · Structure no. 000000000006021

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,542
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67SB-18-LM 7.37 over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67SB-18-LM 7.37 over Black River in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8,542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2032. The structure is 1,253 ft (381.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67SB-18-LM 7.37
CrossesBlack River
Location.25 MI S US 62
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates36.2529, -90.96726
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,253 ft (381.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,542 (2015)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67SB-18-LM 7.37 over Black River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67SB-18-LM 7.37 over Black River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 67SB-18-LM 7.37 over Black River carry?

About 8,542 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 67SB-18-LM 7.37 over Black River?

The structure is 1,253 ft (381.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 67SB-18-LM 7.37 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.