US Bridges

SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.95 over Cornie Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 3.96 MI S JCT US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000M1724

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.95 over Cornie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.95 over Cornie Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2028. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 98 S-3 Lm 3.95
CrossesCornie Creek
Location3.96 MI S JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates33.19919, -93.06308
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.95 over Cornie Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.95 over Cornie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.95 over Cornie Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.95 over Cornie Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 98 S-3 Lm 3.95 over Cornie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.