US Bridges

SH 107 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N of Enola · Structure no. 000000000003658

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 107 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 107 over Turkey Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 107
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.0 MI N of Enola
RouteState Highway 107
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.22796, -92.19497
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic1,189 by 2028
Trucks3%
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 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 107 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 107 over Turkey 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 107 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 107 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 107 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.