US Bridges

SH 355 LM4.20 S-7 over Beech Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI NW of JCT US 371 · Structure no. 000000000017852

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 355 LM4.20 S-7 over Beech Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 355 LM4.20 S-7 over Beech Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 355 LM4.20 S-7
CrossesBeech Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of JCT US 371
RouteState Highway 355
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.4103, -93.30282
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic613 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 355 LM4.20 S-7 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 355 LM4.20 S-7 over Beech 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 355 LM4.20 S-7 over Beech Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 355 LM4.20 S-7 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SH 355 LM4.20 S-7 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.