US Bridges

SH 26 S-4 Lm 8.62 over Terre Noire Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 2.50 MI W JCT SH 53 · Structure no. 000000000002915

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
168 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 S-4 Lm 8.62 over Terre Noire Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 26 S-4 Lm 8.62 over Terre Noire Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,207 by 2028. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 26 S-4 Lm 8.62
CrossesTerre Noire Creek
Location2.50 MI W JCT SH 53
RouteState Highway 26
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.0935, -93.29203
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,207 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 26 S-4 Lm 8.62 over Terre Noire Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 S-4 Lm 8.62 over Terre Noire 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 26 S-4 Lm 8.62 over Terre Noire Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 S-4 Lm 8.62 over Terre Noire Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 26 S-4 Lm 8.62 over Terre Noire Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.