US Bridges

SH 286 over Gold Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.26 MI SE JCT I-40 & 286 · Structure no. 000000000005576

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 over Gold Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 286 over Gold Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,036 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 286
CrossesGold Creek
Location1.26 MI SE JCT I-40 & 286
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06549, -92.39475
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2018)
Projected traffic12,036 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 286 over Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 286 over Gold 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 286 over Gold Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 over Gold Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 over Gold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.