US Bridges

SH 298 Log 0.66 over Red Bank Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · .66 MI E Montgomery Co/Li · Structure no. 000000000005477

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 298 Log 0.66 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 298 Log 0.66 over Red Bank Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 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).

CarriesSH 298 Log 0.66
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location.66 MI E Montgomery Co/Li
RouteState Highway 298
Coordinates34.69775, -93.38591
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic329 by 2028
Trucks8%
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 0.66 over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 298 Log 0.66 over Red Bank 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 0.66 over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 298 Log 0.66 over Red Bank 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 0.66 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.