US Bridges

State Highway 215 over Creek-Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI N I 40 · Structure no. 0000000000M2346

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 215 over Creek-Crawford Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 215 over Creek-Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 215
CrossesCreek-Crawford Co.
Location0.9 MI N I 40
RouteState Highway 215
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54339, -94.04143
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 State Highway 215 over Creek-Crawford Co. built?

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

What condition is State Highway 215 over Creek-Crawford Co. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 215 over Creek-Crawford Co. carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 215 over Creek-Crawford Co.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 215 over Creek-Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.