US Bridges

SH612 En Ramp over Puppy Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.29 NW of I-49 · Structure no. 000000000007311

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH612 En Ramp over Puppy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH612 En Ramp over Puppy Creek in Benton 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2034. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH612 En Ramp
CrossesPuppy Creek
Location0.29 NW of I-49
RouteU.S. Route 612
Coordinates36.24002, -94.1679
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 SH612 En Ramp over Puppy Creek built?

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

What condition is SH612 En Ramp over Puppy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH612 En Ramp over Puppy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH612 En Ramp over Puppy Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH612 En Ramp over Puppy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.