US Bridges

US 67B Searcy over Gin Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N JCT SH 267 & 67B · Structure no. 0000000000M1240

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,873
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67B Searcy over Gin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67B Searcy over Gin Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 76 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 12,873 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,262 by 2027. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 67B Searcy
CrossesGin Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT SH 267 & 67B
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates35.24209, -91.73647
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,873 (2018)
Projected traffic16,262 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 67B Searcy over Gin Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 67B Searcy over Gin Creek 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 US 67B Searcy over Gin Creek carry?

About 12,873 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67B Searcy over Gin Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 67B Searcy over Gin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.