SH 98 S-1 Lm 5.21 over Big Creek
PoorColumbia County, Arkansas · 2.76 MI W JCT of US 79 · Structure no. 000000000001358
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 289 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 98 S-1 Lm 5.21 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 98 S-1 Lm 5.21 over Big Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2028. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 98 S-1 Lm 5.21 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 98 S-1 Lm 5.21 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 98 S-1 Lm 5.21 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 98 S-1 Lm 5.21 over Big Creek?
The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 98 S-1 Lm 5.21 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.