US Bridges

SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Mill Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI N JCT SH25 · Structure no. 000000000005973

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Mill Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,351 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 356/CLEBURNE CO
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.3 MI N JCT SH25
RouteState Highway 356
Coordinates35.40099, -92.20869
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,351 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 356/CLEBURNE CO over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Mill Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.