US Bridges

SH 189 S-3 Lm 3.62 over Creek

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI N JCT US 278 · Structure no. 0000000000X1222

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 189 S-3 Lm 3.62 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 189 S-3 Lm 3.62 over Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 189 S-3 Lm 3.62
CrossesCreek
Location0.15 MI N JCT US 278
RouteState Highway 189
Coordinates33.60894, -92.02776
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,278 by 2028
Trucks26%
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-3 Lm 3.62 over Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 189 S-3 Lm 3.62 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 189 S-3 Lm 3.62 over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 189 S-3 Lm 3.62 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 189 S-3 Lm 3.62 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.