US Bridges

SH 89 over Bridge Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · .79MI W Pulaski CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000X0392

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 89 over Bridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 89 over Bridge Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSH 89
CrossesBridge Creek
Location.79MI W Pulaski CO LN
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates34.95681, -92.243
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 89 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 89 over Bridge 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 89 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 89 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 89 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.