US Bridges

HWY 282- Crawford over Hurricane Creek

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 5.91 MI N JCT HWY US 71 · Structure no. 000000000007132

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 282- Crawford over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 282- Crawford over Hurricane Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY 282- Crawford
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location5.91 MI N JCT HWY US 71
RouteState Highway 282
Coordinates35.60683, -94.18604
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 HWY 282- Crawford over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 282- Crawford over Hurricane 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 282- Crawford over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY 282- Crawford over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 282- Crawford over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.