US Bridges

US 167B S-1 Lm 3.9 over Pacific RR

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI W JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000000438

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
196 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167B S-1 Lm 3.9 over Pacific RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 167B S-1 Lm 3.9 over Pacific RR in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928, 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2038. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 167B S-1 Lm 3.9
CrossesPacific RR
Location0.15 MI W JCT SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.25328, -92.65054
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$990,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167B S-1 Lm 3.9 over Pacific RR built?

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

What condition is US 167B S-1 Lm 3.9 over Pacific RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 167B S-1 Lm 3.9 over Pacific RR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 167B S-1 Lm 3.9 over Pacific RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 167B S-1 Lm 3.9 over Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.