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SH 17-00 Lm 10.19 over Tarleton Creek

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI S SH 153-ETHEL · Structure no. 0000000000M0463

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 17-00 Lm 10.19 over Tarleton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 17-00 Lm 10.19 over Tarleton Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2028. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 17-00 Lm 10.19
CrossesTarleton Creek
Location3.3 MI S SH 153-ETHEL
RouteState Highway 17
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.28014, -91.16482
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic195 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 17-00 Lm 10.19 over Tarleton Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 17-00 Lm 10.19 over Tarleton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 17-00 Lm 10.19 over Tarleton Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 17-00 Lm 10.19 over Tarleton Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17-00 Lm 10.19 over Tarleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.