US Bridges

SH 35 S-5 Lm 15.92 over Blakey Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 4.56 MI W JCT US 63 · Structure no. 000000000000461

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 S-5 Lm 15.92 over Blakey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 35 S-5 Lm 15.92 over Blakey Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2028. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 35 S-5 Lm 15.92
CrossesBlakey Creek
Location4.56 MI W JCT US 63
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.82098, -92.02629
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic694 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 S-5 Lm 15.92 over Blakey Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 S-5 Lm 15.92 over Blakey 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 SH 35 S-5 Lm 15.92 over Blakey Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 S-5 Lm 15.92 over Blakey Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 S-5 Lm 15.92 over Blakey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.