US Bridges

SH 35-08 Lm 5.44 over Sandy Creek Relief

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 5.44 MI SE US 278-ENON · Structure no. 0000000000A1175

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35-08 Lm 5.44 over Sandy Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 35-08 Lm 5.44 over Sandy Creek Relief in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35-08 Lm 5.44
CrossesSandy Creek Relief
Location5.44 MI SE US 278-ENON
RouteState Highway 35
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.5926, -91.68219
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,995 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35-08 Lm 5.44 over Sandy Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35-08 Lm 5.44 over Sandy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35-08 Lm 5.44 over Sandy Creek Relief carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 35-08 Lm 5.44 over Sandy Creek Relief?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35-08 Lm 5.44 over Sandy Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.