US Bridges

SH226-03S- Lm 0.44 over Village Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · .44 E JCT SH 349 · Structure no. 0000000000M3980

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH226-03S- Lm 0.44 over Village Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH226-03S- Lm 0.44 over Village Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 86 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,684 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH226-03S- Lm 0.44
CrossesVillage Creek
Location.44 E JCT SH 349
RouteState Highway 226
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.792, -90.8034
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic2,684 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH226-03S- Lm 0.44 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SH226-03S- Lm 0.44 over Village Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SH226-03S- Lm 0.44 over Village Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH226-03S- Lm 0.44 over Village Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH226-03S- Lm 0.44 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.