US Bridges

SH 229 S-0 Lm 3.13 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI N JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000005365

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 229 S-0 Lm 3.13 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 229 S-0 Lm 3.13 over Hurricane Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2028. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 229 S-0 Lm 3.13
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3.3 MI N JCT SH 8
RouteState Highway 229
Coordinates33.87438, -92.43477
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic835 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 229 S-0 Lm 3.13 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 229 S-0 Lm 3.13 over Hurricane 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 229 S-0 Lm 3.13 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 229 S-0 Lm 3.13 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 229 S-0 Lm 3.13 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.