US Bridges

SH 36 over Plum Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E JCT SH 107&36 · Structure no. 0000000000X0590

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Plum Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 36
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.8 MI E JCT SH 107&36
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates35.15906, -92.1902
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,740 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 over Plum 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Plum Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 36 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 36 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.