US Bridges

SH 293-03 Lm 1.45 over Prairie Creek

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 1.45 M S Lincolnco-Pinehi · Structure no. 000000000005851

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 293-03 Lm 1.45 over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 293-03 Lm 1.45 over Prairie 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 293-03 Lm 1.45
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.45 M S Lincolnco-Pinehi
RouteState Highway 293
Coordinates33.7688, -91.62658
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 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 traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1.45 over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 293-03 Lm 1.45 over Prairie 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 293-03 Lm 1.45 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 293-03 Lm 1.45 over Prairie 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 SH 293-03 Lm 1.45 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.