US Bridges

State Highway 220 over Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 7.30 NW JCT SH 59 · Structure no. 0000000000M2361

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,253
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 220 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 220 over Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 220
CrossesCreek
Location7.30 NW JCT SH 59
RouteState Highway 220
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.58967, -94.45428
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2018)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 220 over Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 220 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 220 over Creek carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 220 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns State Highway 220 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.