US Bridges

State Highway 398 over Perry Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.69 MI E. JCT HWY 41 · Structure no. 000000000005626

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 398 over Perry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 398 over Perry Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2028. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 398
CrossesPerry Creek
Location0.69 MI E. JCT HWY 41
RouteState Highway 398
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33372, -93.9258
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic334 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 State Highway 398 over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 398 over Perry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 398 over Perry Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 398 over Perry Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 398 over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.