SH 285 over Mill Creek
FairFaulkner County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI E US 65 · Structure no. 000000000005640
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 285 over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 285 over Mill Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 285 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 285 over Mill 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does SH 285 over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 285 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 285 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.