US Bridges

US 167 Sharp Co. over Saline Bayou

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI S JCT SH 58 W 167 · Structure no. 0000000000M2194

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,791
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 Sharp Co. over Saline Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US 167 Sharp Co. over Saline Bayou in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,118 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 167 Sharp Co.
CrossesSaline Bayou
Location0.3 MI S JCT SH 58 W 167
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates35.99465, -91.58019
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,791 (2018)
Projected traffic5,118 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 167 Sharp Co. over Saline Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167 Sharp Co. over Saline Bayou 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 167 Sharp Co. over Saline Bayou carry?

About 5,791 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 167 Sharp Co. over Saline Bayou?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 167 Sharp Co. over Saline Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.