US Bridges

SH 276-01 Lm 1.68 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.68 MI S US 165-LODGECRN · Structure no. 0000000000M2655

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276-01 Lm 1.68 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 276-01 Lm 1.68 over Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 276-01 Lm 1.68
CrossesCreek
Location1.68 MI S US 165-LODGECRN
RouteState Highway 276
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.27439, -91.52864
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic207 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 276-01 Lm 1.68 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 276-01 Lm 1.68 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 276-01 Lm 1.68 over Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 276-01 Lm 1.68 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276-01 Lm 1.68 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.