US Bridges

SH 107 over Nichols Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI N JCT SH 225 · Structure no. 000000000005089

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,099
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 107 over Nichols Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 107 over Nichols Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,595 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 107
CrossesNichols Creek
Location0.8 MI N JCT SH 225
RouteState Highway 107
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.31084, -92.22731
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2018)
Projected traffic1,595 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Nichols Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 107 over Nichols 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 107 over Nichols Creek carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 107 over Nichols Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 107 over Nichols Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.