US Bridges

SH 98 S-2 LM-2.47 over Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 2.53 MI E JCT US 79 & 98 · Structure no. 0000000000M1720

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 98 S-2 LM-2.47 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 98 S-2 LM-2.47 over Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 60 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 6 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 98 S-2 LM-2.47
CrossesCreek
Location2.53 MI E JCT US 79 & 98
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates33.35741, -93.14889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic264 by 2028
Trucks1%
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-2 LM-2.47 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 98 S-2 LM-2.47 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 98 S-2 LM-2.47 over Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 98 S-2 LM-2.47 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 98 S-2 LM-2.47 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.