US Bridges

US 167 S-2 Lm 2.42 over Salt Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 2.26 MI NE JCT HWY 7 · Structure no. 000000000007262

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 S-2 Lm 2.42 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 167 S-2 Lm 2.42 over Salt Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 167 S-2 Lm 2.42
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.26 MI NE JCT HWY 7
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates33.27982, -92.62068
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167 S-2 Lm 2.42 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167 S-2 Lm 2.42 over Salt Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 167 S-2 Lm 2.42 over Salt Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 167 S-2 Lm 2.42 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 S-2 Lm 2.42 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.