US Bridges

SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.57 over Cornie Creek Relief

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 3.58 MI S JCT US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000M1721

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.57 over Cornie Creek Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.57 over Cornie Creek Relief in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 98 S-3 Lm 3.57
CrossesCornie Creek Relief
Location3.58 MI S JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates33.20176, -93.05719
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.57 over Cornie Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.57 over Cornie Creek Relief 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.57 over Cornie Creek Relief carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.57 over Cornie Creek Relief?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.57 over Cornie Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.