US Bridges

SH 274 S-3 LM11.77 over White Water Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI NE Tinsman · Structure no. 0000000000M2648

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 274 S-3 LM11.77 over White Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 274 S-3 LM11.77 over White Water Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2028. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSH 274 S-3 LM11.77
CrossesWhite Water Creek
Location2.1 MI NE Tinsman
RouteState Highway 274
Coordinates33.66103, -92.35427
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic501 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 274 S-3 LM11.77 over White Water Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 274 S-3 LM11.77 over White Water 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 274 S-3 LM11.77 over White Water Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 274 S-3 LM11.77 over White Water Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 274 S-3 LM11.77 over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.