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SH 128 S-1 Lm 4.17 over Tulip Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 4.17 MI W JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000001938

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
418 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 128 S-1 Lm 4.17 over Tulip Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 128 S-1 Lm 4.17 over Tulip Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2028. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 128 S-1 Lm 4.17
CrossesTulip Creek
Location4.17 MI W JCT SH 9
RouteState Highway 128
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.86211, -92.75047
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2018)
Projected traffic907 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$851,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 128 S-1 Lm 4.17 over Tulip Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 128 S-1 Lm 4.17 over Tulip 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 128 S-1 Lm 4.17 over Tulip Creek carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 128 S-1 Lm 4.17 over Tulip Creek?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 128 S-1 Lm 4.17 over Tulip Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.