US Bridges

US 167 S-1 Lm 1.73 over Fairly Break

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1.73 MI N Junction City · Structure no. 000000000006687

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,263
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 S-1 Lm 1.73 over Fairly Break is a concrete slab carrying US 167 S-1 Lm 1.73 over Fairly Break in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,263 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,243 by 2028. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 167 S-1 Lm 1.73
CrossesFairly Break
Location1.73 MI N Junction City
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates33.03341, -92.7108
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 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 traffic5,263 (2018)
Projected traffic6,243 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S-1 Lm 1.73 over Fairly Break built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167 S-1 Lm 1.73 over Fairly Break 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 167 S-1 Lm 1.73 over Fairly Break carry?

About 5,263 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 167 S-1 Lm 1.73 over Fairly Break?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 S-1 Lm 1.73 over Fairly Break?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.