US Bridges

SH 26 S-4 Lm 5.8 over Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 5.8 MI NE Pike CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0372

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 S-4 Lm 5.8 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 26 S-4 Lm 5.8 over Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,327 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSH 26 S-4 Lm 5.8
CrossesCreek
Location5.8 MI NE Pike CO Line
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates34.07758, -93.33604
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,327 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 5.8 over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 S-4 Lm 5.8 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 26 S-4 Lm 5.8 over Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 26 S-4 Lm 5.8 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 26 S-4 Lm 5.8 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.