US Bridges

SH 293-03 Lm 4.77 over Panther Creek

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N SH138-PINEHILL · Structure no. 000000000005850

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 293-03 Lm 4.77 over Panther Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 293-03 Lm 4.77 over Panther Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 293-03 Lm 4.77
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.4 MI N SH138-PINEHILL
RouteState Highway 293
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.73224, -91.6046
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic437 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 293-03 Lm 4.77 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 293-03 Lm 4.77 over Panther 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 293-03 Lm 4.77 over Panther Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 293-03 Lm 4.77 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 293-03 Lm 4.77 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.