US Bridges

SH-364/SEC-2/L3.38 over Praire Creek

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 3.38 MI East of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000006488

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-364/SEC-2/L3.38 over Praire Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-364/SEC-2/L3.38 over Praire Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2028. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-364/SEC-2/L3.38
CrossesPraire Creek
Location3.38 MI East of JCT SH 1
RouteState Highway 364
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.34002, -90.72971
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2019)
Projected traffic357 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 SH-364/SEC-2/L3.38 over Praire Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-364/SEC-2/L3.38 over Praire 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH-364/SEC-2/L3.38 over Praire Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-364/SEC-2/L3.38 over Praire Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-364/SEC-2/L3.38 over Praire Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.