SH 172-03 Lm 5.57 over Noel Creek
FairDrew County, Arkansas · 5.57 MI S Bradco-Possmvly · Structure no. 000000000006207
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 172-03 Lm 5.57 over Noel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 172-03 Lm 5.57 over Noel Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 172-03 Lm 5.57 over Noel Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 172-03 Lm 5.57 over Noel 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 5.57 over Noel Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 172-03 Lm 5.57 over Noel Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 172-03 Lm 5.57 over Noel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.