US Bridges

SH 172-03 Lm 10.13 over Clear Creek

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI W CR 7-NEW Hope · Structure no. 000000000005975

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
248 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 172-03 Lm 10.13 over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 172-03 Lm 10.13 over Clear Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 172-03 Lm 10.13
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.0 MI W CR 7-NEW Hope
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates33.51394, -91.91551
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 172-03 Lm 10.13 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 172-03 Lm 10.13 over Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 172-03 Lm 10.13 over Clear Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 172-03 Lm 10.13 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 172-03 Lm 10.13 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.