US Bridges

SH 46-02 Lm 2.89 over Guesses Creek

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI W SH 229-LEOLA · Structure no. 000000000003532

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46-02 Lm 2.89 over Guesses Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 46-02 Lm 2.89 over Guesses Creek in Grant 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 46-02 Lm 2.89
CrossesGuesses Creek
Location0.75 MI W SH 229-LEOLA
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates34.16612, -92.5999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2018)
Projected traffic419 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 46-02 Lm 2.89 over Guesses Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 46-02 Lm 2.89 over Guesses 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 46-02 Lm 2.89 over Guesses Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 46-02 Lm 2.89 over Guesses Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46-02 Lm 2.89 over Guesses Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.