US Bridges

SH 92 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · N Outskirts Hill Creek · Structure no. 000000000003353

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,407
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 92 over Prairie Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,407 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,255 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 92
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationN Outskirts Hill Creek
RouteState Highway 92
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.21559, -92.61903
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,407 (2018)
Projected traffic2,255 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 92 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 92 over Prairie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 92 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,407 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 92 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 92 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.