US Bridges

SH 229 S-1 Lm 2.22 over Moro Creek

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · 2.2 Mi. N SH 48 · Structure no. 000000000006934

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 229 S-1 Lm 2.22 over Moro Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 229 S-1 Lm 2.22 over Moro Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 229 S-1 Lm 2.22
CrossesMoro Creek
Location2.2 Mi. N SH 48
RouteState Highway 229
Coordinates34.10798, -92.5396
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic266 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-1 Lm 2.22 over Moro Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 229 S-1 Lm 2.22 over Moro 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 SH 229 S-1 Lm 2.22 over Moro Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 229 S-1 Lm 2.22 over Moro Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 229 S-1 Lm 2.22 over Moro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.