US Bridges

SH 247 over Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI S JCT SH 154 & 247 · Structure no. 0000000000X0694

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 247 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 247 over Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 247
CrossesCreek
Location2.1 MI S JCT SH 154 & 247
RouteState Highway 247
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.0832, -93.01559
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic212 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 247 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 247 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 247 over Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 247 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 247 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.