US Bridges

Caraway Road - H over Higginbottom Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .3 MI South Jct. US 63 · Structure no. 000000000023815

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caraway Road - H over Higginbottom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Caraway Road - H over Higginbottom Creek in Craighead 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2021. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCaraway Road - H
CrossesHigginbottom Creek
Location.3 MI South Jct. US 63
RouteCity Street 8980
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80281, -90.67835
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2021
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Caraway Road - H over Higginbottom Creek built?

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

What condition is Caraway Road - H over Higginbottom Creek 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 Caraway Road - H over Higginbottom Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caraway Road - H over Higginbottom Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Caraway Road - H over Higginbottom Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.