US Bridges

SH 275 S-3 LM3.56 over Creek

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI NW Banks · Structure no. 0000000000X0559

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 275 S-3 LM3.56 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 275 S-3 LM3.56 over Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 275 S-3 LM3.56
CrossesCreek
Location3.7 MI NW Banks
RouteState Highway 275
Coordinates33.61839, -92.29346
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic319 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 275 S-3 LM3.56 over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 275 S-3 LM3.56 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 275 S-3 LM3.56 over Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 275 S-3 LM3.56 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 275 S-3 LM3.56 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.