US Bridges

SH 97 S-1 Lm 5.65 over Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 0.86 MI SW JCT US 79 · Structure no. 0000000000M3561

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 97 S-1 Lm 5.65 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 97 S-1 Lm 5.65 over Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 97 S-1 Lm 5.65
CrossesCreek
Location0.86 MI SW JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 97
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.85589, -92.29363
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2018)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 97 S-1 Lm 5.65 over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 97 S-1 Lm 5.65 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 97 S-1 Lm 5.65 over Creek carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 97 S-1 Lm 5.65 over Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 97 S-1 Lm 5.65 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.