US Bridges

Ar HWY 98 over Wynn Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 4.25 MI E JCT US 79 & 98 · Structure no. 0000000000X1708

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 98 over Wynn Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ar HWY 98 over Wynn Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAr HWY 98
CrossesWynn Creek
Location4.25 MI E JCT US 79 & 98
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates33.34623, -93.12369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 Ar HWY 98 over Wynn Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 98 over Wynn 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 98 over Wynn Creek carry?

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

How long is Ar HWY 98 over Wynn Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 98 over Wynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.