US Bridges

SH-364/SEC2/L2.778 over Creek

Poor

Cross County, Arkansas · 2.77 MI East of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000M3538

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-364/SEC2/L2.778 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-364/SEC2/L2.778 over Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH-364/SEC2/L2.778
CrossesCreek
Location2.77 MI East of JCT SH 1
RouteState Highway 364
Coordinates35.33577, -90.73754
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic357 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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/SEC2/L2.778 over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-364/SEC2/L2.778 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH-364/SEC2/L2.778 over Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-364/SEC2/L2.778 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-364/SEC2/L2.778 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.