US Bridges

SH 298 Log 17.03 over Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 17.0 MI E Montgomery CO L · Structure no. 0000000000X0107

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 298 Log 17.03 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 298 Log 17.03 over Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,684 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 298 Log 17.03
CrossesCreek
Location17.0 MI E Montgomery CO L
RouteState Highway 298
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70012, -93.12535
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic1,684 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 298 Log 17.03 over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 298 Log 17.03 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 298 Log 17.03 over Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 298 Log 17.03 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns SH 298 Log 17.03 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.