US Bridges

SH 298 Log 15.66 over Blakley Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 5.25 MI W of SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000005414

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 298 Log 15.66 over Blakley Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 298 Log 15.66 over Blakley Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 298 Log 15.66
CrossesBlakley Creek
Location5.25 MI W of SH 7
RouteState Highway 298
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70461, -93.14721
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 298 Log 15.66 over Blakley Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 298 Log 15.66 over Blakley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 298 Log 15.66 over Blakley Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 298 Log 15.66 over Blakley Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 298 Log 15.66 over Blakley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.