US Bridges

SH 91-02- Lm 14.51 over Lost Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.4 M SE of US 63 · Structure no. 0000000000M1136

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,234
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 91-02- Lm 14.51 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 91-02- Lm 14.51 over Lost Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 years old, older 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 9,234 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 91-02- Lm 14.51
CrossesLost Creek
Location2.4 M SE of US 63
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates35.84938, -90.73641
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,234 (2018)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 91-02- Lm 14.51 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SH 91-02- Lm 14.51 over Lost 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 SH 91-02- Lm 14.51 over Lost Creek carry?

About 9,234 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 91-02- Lm 14.51 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 91-02- Lm 14.51 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.