US Bridges

US 67 -9 Log 3.85 over Dewdrop Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 3.85 MI NE Hot Springs CO · Structure no. 000000000001437

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,633
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 -9 Log 3.85 over Dewdrop Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 -9 Log 3.85 over Dewdrop Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,633 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,811 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 -9 Log 3.85
CrossesDewdrop Creek
Location3.85 MI NE Hot Springs CO
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51076, -92.67823
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,633 (2018)
Projected traffic4,811 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 -9 Log 3.85 over Dewdrop Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 -9 Log 3.85 over Dewdrop Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 -9 Log 3.85 over Dewdrop Creek carry?

About 3,633 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 -9 Log 3.85 over Dewdrop Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 -9 Log 3.85 over Dewdrop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.