US Bridges

Ar 98 over Hollis Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.62 MI # JCT US 79 & · Structure no. 0000000000X1607

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar 98 over Hollis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar 98 over Hollis Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAr 98
CrossesHollis Creek
Location1.62 MI # JCT US 79 &
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates33.36511, -93.15842
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2019)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar 98 over Hollis Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 98 over Hollis 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ar 98 over Hollis Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ar 98 over Hollis Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Ar 98 over Hollis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.