SH 285 over Batesville Creek
GoodFaulkner County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI S JCT SH 124 · Structure no. 000000000006650
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 285 over Batesville Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 285 over Batesville Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 285 over Batesville Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 285 over Batesville Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 285 over Batesville Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 285 over Batesville Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 285 over Batesville Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.