US Bridges

US 67-19- Lm 7.78 over Current River

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Arkansas · 4.8 MI E JCT SH 166 · Structure no. 0000000000A0615

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
754 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67-19- Lm 7.78 over Current River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67-19- Lm 7.78 over Current River in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,436 by 2028. The structure is 754 ft (229.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesUS 67-19- Lm 7.78
CrossesCurrent River
Location4.8 MI E JCT SH 166
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates36.29873, -90.86051
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length754 ft (229.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 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 closed65.2 mi (105 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 7.78 over Current River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 67-19- Lm 7.78 over Current 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 67-19- Lm 7.78 over Current River carry?

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

How long is US 67-19- Lm 7.78 over Current River?

The structure is 754 ft (229.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67-19- Lm 7.78 over Current River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.