US Bridges

SH 189 S-1 Lm 4.53 over Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 4.68 MI SE JCT SH 97 · Structure no. 0000000000M3157

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 189 S-1 Lm 4.53 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 189 S-1 Lm 4.53 over Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 189 S-1 Lm 4.53
CrossesCreek
Location4.68 MI SE JCT SH 97
RouteState Highway 189
Coordinates33.82379, -92.22831
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic406 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 189 S-1 Lm 4.53 over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 189 S-1 Lm 4.53 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 189 S-1 Lm 4.53 over Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 189 S-1 Lm 4.53 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 189 S-1 Lm 4.53 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.