US Bridges

SH 226-02 LOG12.91 over CR203 Union Pacific RR

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N of JCT SH 49 · Structure no. 0000000000B7200

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 226-02 LOG12.91 over CR203 Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 226-02 LOG12.91 over CR203 Union Pacific RR in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2031. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 226-02 LOG12.91
CrossesCR203 Union Pacific RR
Location0.5 MI N of JCT SH 49
RouteState Highway 226
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.78297, -90.81549
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 226-02 LOG12.91 over CR203 Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 226-02 LOG12.91 over CR203 Union Pacific RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 226-02 LOG12.91 over CR203 Union Pacific RR carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 226-02 LOG12.91 over CR203 Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 226-02 LOG12.91 over CR203 Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.