US Bridges

SH 298 Log 3.81 over North Fork Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI E Mont. Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000005479

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 298 Log 3.81 over North Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 298 Log 3.81 over North Fork 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 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 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 3.81
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location3.8 MI E Mont. Co. Line
RouteState Highway 298
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.68904, -93.34151
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 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 traffic240 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 298 Log 3.81 over North Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 298 Log 3.81 over North Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 298 Log 3.81 over North Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 298 Log 3.81 over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 298 Log 3.81 over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.