US Bridges

SH-350/SEC1/L3.938 over Bear Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI S JCT SH 284 & 350 · Structure no. 0000000000X1648

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-350/SEC1/L3.938 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-350/SEC1/L3.938 over Bear Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-350/SEC1/L3.938
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.1 MI S JCT SH 284 & 350
RouteState Highway 350
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.18458, -90.84651
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-350/SEC1/L3.938 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-350/SEC1/L3.938 over Bear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH-350/SEC1/L3.938 over Bear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH-350/SEC1/L3.938 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH-350/SEC1/L3.938 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.