US Bridges

US67 NB-18-LM7.37 over Black River

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · .25 MI S US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000A6021

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,271 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
85,042
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US67 NB-18-LM7.37 over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US67 NB-18-LM7.37 over Black River in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85,042 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2036. The structure is 1,271 ft (387.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS67 NB-18-LM7.37
CrossesBlack River
Location.25 MI S US 62
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25299, -90.96721
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,271 ft (387.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,042 (2015)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2036
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 US67 NB-18-LM7.37 over Black River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US67 NB-18-LM7.37 over Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US67 NB-18-LM7.37 over Black River carry?

About 85,042 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US67 NB-18-LM7.37 over Black River?

The structure is 1,271 ft (387.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US67 NB-18-LM7.37 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.