SH 18 over ST Francis River
GoodCraighead County, Arkansas · East Edge of Lake City · Structure no. 000000000006627
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,454 ft
- 51 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,160
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 18 over ST Francis River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 18 over ST Francis River in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,160 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,394 by 2028. The structure is 3,454 ft (1,052.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 18 over ST Francis River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 18 over ST Francis River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 18 over ST Francis River carry?
About 8,160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 18 over ST Francis River?
The structure is 3,454 ft (1,052.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns SH 18 over ST Francis River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.