US Bridges

SH 92 over Sulphur Creek Relief

Good

Conway County, Arkansas · 2 MI W of Van Buren CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000X1481

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 over Sulphur Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 92 over Sulphur Creek Relief in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 92
CrossesSulphur Creek Relief
Location2 MI W of Van Buren CO LN
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates35.3845, -92.5173
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2034
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 92 over Sulphur Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 92 over Sulphur Creek Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 92 over Sulphur Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 92 over Sulphur Creek Relief?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 92 over Sulphur Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.