US Bridges

Main St. Siloam SP over Sager Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.8 M. W. JCT SH 264 · Structure no. 0000000000M1256

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. Siloam SP over Sager Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Main St. Siloam SP over Sager Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,616 by 2018. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain St. Siloam SP
CrossesSager Creek
Location0.8 M. W. JCT SH 264
RouteCity Street 35470
Coordinates36.18377, -94.54
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic7,616 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$681,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St. Siloam SP over Sager Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St. Siloam SP over Sager 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Main St. Siloam SP over Sager Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main St. Siloam SP over Sager Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. Siloam SP over Sager Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.