US Bridges

SH 264 over Little Osage Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.15 Miles West of Cave S · Structure no. 000000000007421

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,802
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 264 over Little Osage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 264 over Little Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,802 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2038. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 264
CrossesLittle Osage Creek
Location2.15 Miles West of Cave S
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates36.25394, -94.27123
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,802 (2018)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 264 over Little Osage Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 264 over Little Osage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 264 over Little Osage Creek carry?

About 7,802 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 264 over Little Osage Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 264 over Little Osage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.