US Bridges

S H 226 / Sec. 2 over US 67

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · Jct. US 67 & SH 226 · Structure no. 000000000006764

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,552
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S H 226 / Sec. 2 over US 67 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S H 226 / Sec. 2 over US 67 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,552 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2038. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS H 226 / Sec. 2
CrossesUS 67
LocationJct. US 67 & SH 226
RouteU.S. Route 226
Coordinates35.79625, -91.02344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,552 (2018)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S H 226 / Sec. 2 over US 67 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S H 226 / Sec. 2 over US 67 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S H 226 / Sec. 2 over US 67 carry?

About 3,552 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S H 226 / Sec. 2 over US 67?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S H 226 / Sec. 2 over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.