US Bridges

State Highway 348 over Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 5.3 E of SH 59 · Structure no. 0000000000X0872

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 348 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 348 over Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 348
CrossesCreek
Location5.3 E of SH 59
RouteState Highway 348
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53072, -94.28169
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 348 over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 348 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 348 over Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 348 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 348 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.