US Bridges

SH 98 S:1 Lm 0.52 over Beech Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI E of US 82 & 98 · Structure no. 000000000006863

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 98 S:1 Lm 0.52 over Beech Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 98 S:1 Lm 0.52 over Beech Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,321 by 2028. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 98 S:1 Lm 0.52
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.9 MI E of US 82 & 98
RouteState Highway 98
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.35049, -93.33013
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,321 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 98 S:1 Lm 0.52 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 98 S:1 Lm 0.52 over Beech 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 98 S:1 Lm 0.52 over Beech Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 98 S:1 Lm 0.52 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 98 S:1 Lm 0.52 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.