US Bridges

SH 90-02- Lm 2.98 over Vancel Creek

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 2.98 MI No JCT US 49 · Structure no. 0000000000X1194

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,348
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90-02- Lm 2.98 over Vancel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 90-02- Lm 2.98 over Vancel Creek in Clay 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 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 1,348 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2028. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 90-02- Lm 2.98
CrossesVancel Creek
Location2.98 MI No JCT US 49
RouteState Highway 90
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.30194, -90.29208
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,348 (2018)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 90-02- Lm 2.98 over Vancel Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 90-02- Lm 2.98 over Vancel 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 90-02- Lm 2.98 over Vancel Creek carry?

About 1,348 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 90-02- Lm 2.98 over Vancel Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 90-02- Lm 2.98 over Vancel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.