US Bridges

SH25B/CLEBURNE Co. over Sugar Loaf Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 2.43 MI N JCT of SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000001209

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,007
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH25B/CLEBURNE Co. over Sugar Loaf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH25B/CLEBURNE Co. over Sugar Loaf Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 8,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,941 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH25B/CLEBURNE Co.
CrossesSugar Loaf Creek
Location2.43 MI N JCT of SH 16
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48661, -92.03674
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,007 (2018)
Projected traffic20,941 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$742,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH25B/CLEBURNE Co. over Sugar Loaf Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH25B/CLEBURNE Co. over Sugar Loaf 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH25B/CLEBURNE Co. over Sugar Loaf Creek carry?

About 8,007 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH25B/CLEBURNE Co. over Sugar Loaf Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH25B/CLEBURNE Co. over Sugar Loaf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.