US Bridges

SH-284/SEC-1/L4.75 over First Creek

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 4.75 MI E Woodruff CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000005196

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-284/SEC-1/L4.75 over First Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-284/SEC-1/L4.75 over First Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-284/SEC-1/L4.75
CrossesFirst Creek
Location4.75 MI E Woodruff CO Lin
RouteState Highway 284
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19308, -90.95825
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2018)
Projected traffic455 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SH-284/SEC-1/L4.75 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-284/SEC-1/L4.75 over First 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH-284/SEC-1/L4.75 over First Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-284/SEC-1/L4.75 over First Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH-284/SEC-1/L4.75 over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.