US Bridges

SH 172-03 Lm 10.28 over Clear Creek Relief

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI W CR 7-NEW Hope · Structure no. 000000000005976

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 172-03 Lm 10.28 over Clear Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 172-03 Lm 10.28 over Clear Creek Relief 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 172-03 Lm 10.28
CrossesClear Creek Relief
Location2.8 MI W CR 7-NEW Hope
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates33.51574, -91.91378
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 10.28 over Clear Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 172-03 Lm 10.28 over Clear Creek Relief 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 10.28 over Clear Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 172-03 Lm 10.28 over Clear Creek Relief?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 172-03 Lm 10.28 over Clear Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.