US Bridges

SH 397 Boone over Dry Jordan Creek

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · .5 MI N JCT SH 392 · Structure no. 0000000000M3967

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,229
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 397 Boone over Dry Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 397 Boone over Dry Jordan Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 4,229 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,075 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 397 Boone
CrossesDry Jordan Creek
Location.5 MI N JCT SH 392
RouteState Highway 397
Coordinates36.24023, -93.15231
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,229 (2018)
Projected traffic5,075 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 397 Boone over Dry Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 397 Boone over Dry Jordan 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 397 Boone over Dry Jordan Creek carry?

About 4,229 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 397 Boone over Dry Jordan Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 397 Boone over Dry Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.