US Bridges

SH 26 S-4 Lm 13.76 over Bradshaw Creek

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 2.5 Mi. E Jct. SH53 · Structure no. 000000000007023

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 S-4 Lm 13.76 over Bradshaw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 26 S-4 Lm 13.76 over Bradshaw Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 26 S-4 Lm 13.76
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location2.5 Mi. E Jct. SH53
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates34.10105, -93.20706
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 26 S-4 Lm 13.76 over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 S-4 Lm 13.76 over Bradshaw 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 26 S-4 Lm 13.76 over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 S-4 Lm 13.76 over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 26 S-4 Lm 13.76 over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.