US Bridges

SH 287 over Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.39 MI W JCT SH 36 & 287 · Structure no. 0000000000X1431

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,958
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 287 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 287 over Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 287
CrossesCreek
Location1.39 MI W JCT SH 36 & 287
RouteState Highway 287
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14092, -92.27644
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,958 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 287 over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 287 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 287 over Creek carry?

About 1,958 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 287 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 287 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.