US Bridges

SH 298 Log 4.19 over Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 4.20 MI E Montgomery CO · Structure no. 0000000000X0288

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 298 Log 4.19 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 298 Log 4.19 over Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 298 Log 4.19
CrossesCreek
Location4.20 MI E Montgomery CO
RouteState Highway 298
Coordinates34.68966, -93.33479
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 4.19 over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 298 Log 4.19 over 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 4.19 over Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 298 Log 4.19 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 298 Log 4.19 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.