US Bridges

SH 92 over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 2.93 MI NE of SH 9 & 92 · Structure no. 0000000000X0137

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 over Sulphur Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 92 over Sulphur Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,388 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 92
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location2.93 MI NE of SH 9 & 92
RouteState Highway 92
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38457, -92.517
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic2,388 by 2028
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 92 over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 92 over Sulphur 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 92 over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 92 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 92 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.