US Bridges

SH 229 S-0LM 10.05 over Bryant Creek

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · 9.54 MI S JCT SH 48 · Structure no. 000000000006579

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
390 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 229 S-0LM 10.05 over Bryant Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 229 S-0LM 10.05 over Bryant Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2028. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 229 S-0LM 10.05
CrossesBryant Creek
Location9.54 MI S JCT SH 48
RouteState Highway 229
Coordinates33.95384, -92.48926
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic460 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 SH 229 S-0LM 10.05 over Bryant Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 229 S-0LM 10.05 over Bryant 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 229 S-0LM 10.05 over Bryant Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 229 S-0LM 10.05 over Bryant Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 229 S-0LM 10.05 over Bryant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.