US Bridges

SH 290-1 Log 8.39 over Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 8.39 MI SE JCT SH 7 & 290 · Structure no. 0000000000X0102

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 290-1 Log 8.39 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 290-1 Log 8.39 over 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,549 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 290-1 Log 8.39
CrossesCreek
Location8.39 MI SE JCT SH 7 & 290
RouteState Highway 290
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.42668, -92.98973
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,549 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 290-1 Log 8.39 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 290-1 Log 8.39 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 290-1 Log 8.39 over Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 290-1 Log 8.39 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 290-1 Log 8.39 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.