US Bridges

SH 285 over Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.68 MI N SH 25 · Structure no. 0000000000X0991

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 285 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 285 over 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 285
CrossesCreek
Location1.68 MI N SH 25
RouteState Highway 285
Coordinates35.22031, -92.46898
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 285 over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 285 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 285 over Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 285 over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 285 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.