US Bridges

SH 298 Log 6.49 over Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 6.49 E of Montgomery CO L · Structure no. 0000000000X0474

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
691
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 298 Log 6.49 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 298 Log 6.49 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 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 298 Log 6.49
CrossesCreek
Location6.49 E of Montgomery CO L
RouteState Highway 298
Coordinates34.6894, -93.29576
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2018)
Projected traffic618 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 298 Log 6.49 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 298 Log 6.49 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 6.49 over Creek carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 298 Log 6.49 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 298 Log 6.49 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.