US Bridges

SH 36 over Berry Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 3.81 MI N Hamlet Ar · Structure no. 0000000000X0596

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Berry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Berry 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,770 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 36
CrossesBerry Creek
Location3.81 MI N Hamlet Ar
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates35.1209, -92.2847
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,770 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Berry Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 36 over Berry 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 Berry Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Berry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 36 over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.