US Bridges

SH 83-02 Lm 4.46 over Creek

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 4.46 MI N US278-ROSE Hill · Structure no. 0000000000M4093

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,149
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 83-02 Lm 4.46 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 83-02 Lm 4.46 over Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 83-02 Lm 4.46
CrossesCreek
Location4.46 MI N US278-ROSE Hill
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates33.68942, -91.77811
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2018)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 83-02 Lm 4.46 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 83-02 Lm 4.46 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 83-02 Lm 4.46 over Creek carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 83-02 Lm 4.46 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 83-02 Lm 4.46 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.