US Bridges

SH 189 S-2 Lm 0.49 over Creek

Poor

Bradley County, Arkansas · 0.19 MI N JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 0000000000M3101

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 189 S-2 Lm 0.49 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 189 S-2 Lm 0.49 over Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 189 S-2 Lm 0.49
CrossesCreek
Location0.19 MI N JCT SH 8
RouteState Highway 189
Coordinates33.69785, -92.11452
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic524 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 189 S-2 Lm 0.49 over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 189 S-2 Lm 0.49 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 189 S-2 Lm 0.49 over Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 189 S-2 Lm 0.49 over Creek?

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

Who owns SH 189 S-2 Lm 0.49 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.