US Bridges

UNIONUS167S1LM10.9 over Bayou Loutre

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI No JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000006492

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,629
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

UNIONUS167S1LM10.9 over Bayou Loutre is a concrete slab carrying UNIONUS167S1LM10.9 over Bayou Loutre in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8,629 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,549 by 2028. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUNIONUS167S1LM10.9
CrossesBayou Loutre
Location0.6 MI No JCT SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.14291, -92.62619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,629 (2018)
Projected traffic9,549 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
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 UNIONUS167S1LM10.9 over Bayou Loutre built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is UNIONUS167S1LM10.9 over Bayou Loutre 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does UNIONUS167S1LM10.9 over Bayou Loutre carry?

About 8,629 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is UNIONUS167S1LM10.9 over Bayou Loutre?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns UNIONUS167S1LM10.9 over Bayou Loutre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.