US Bridges

US167 Sharp County over Piney Creek Relief

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 11.37 MI W Independence C · Structure no. 0000000000A0916

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US167 Sharp County over Piney Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US167 Sharp County over Piney Creek Relief in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,711 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS167 Sharp County
CrossesPiney Creek Relief
Location11.37 MI W Independence C
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.08132, -91.61087
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic3,711 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$570,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US167 Sharp County over Piney Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US167 Sharp County over Piney Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US167 Sharp County over Piney Creek Relief carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US167 Sharp County over Piney Creek Relief?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US167 Sharp County over Piney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.