US Bridges

SH229 S-O Lm 13.75 over Pickett Creek

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · 5.84 MI SE JCT SH 48 · Structure no. 000000000005970

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH229 S-O Lm 13.75 over Pickett Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH229 S-O Lm 13.75 over Pickett Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH229 S-O Lm 13.75
CrossesPickett Creek
Location5.84 MI SE JCT SH 48
RouteState Highway 229
Coordinates34.00543, -92.49801
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2018)
Projected traffic290 by 2028
Trucks18%
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 SH229 S-O Lm 13.75 over Pickett Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH229 S-O Lm 13.75 over Pickett 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH229 S-O Lm 13.75 over Pickett Creek carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH229 S-O Lm 13.75 over Pickett Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH229 S-O Lm 13.75 over Pickett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.