US Bridges

US HWY 167 over Ouachita River

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 3.95 Miles North SH 335 · Structure no. 000000000006362

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US HWY 167 over Ouachita River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US HWY 167 over Ouachita River in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2034. The structure is 3,205 ft (977 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS HWY 167
CrossesOuachita River
Location3.95 Miles North SH 335
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates33.3419, -92.53543
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,205 ft (977 m)
Longest span305 ft (93 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US HWY 167 over Ouachita River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US HWY 167 over Ouachita 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US HWY 167 over Ouachita River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US HWY 167 over Ouachita River?

The structure is 3,205 ft (977 m) long with a longest span of 305 ft (93 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US HWY 167 over Ouachita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.