US Bridges

SH 172-03 Lm 15.46 over Clear Creek

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI W US 425-SHADYGROV · Structure no. 000000000005521

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 172-03 Lm 15.46 over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 172-03 Lm 15.46 over Clear Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2028. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 172-03 Lm 15.46
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.1 MI W US 425-SHADYGROV
RouteState Highway 172
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.5508, -91.83756
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2018)
Projected traffic212 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 172-03 Lm 15.46 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 172-03 Lm 15.46 over Clear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 172-03 Lm 15.46 over Clear Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 172-03 Lm 15.46 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 172-03 Lm 15.46 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.