US Bridges

SH 46-02 Lm 11.67 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI N SH291-JENKFERRY · Structure no. 000000000003539

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46-02 Lm 11.67 over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 46-02 Lm 11.67 over Turkey Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 46-02 Lm 11.67
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5 MI N SH291-JENKFERRY
RouteState Highway 46
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.24998, -92.50251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic1,202 (2018)
Projected traffic928 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 46-02 Lm 11.67 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46-02 Lm 11.67 over Turkey 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 46-02 Lm 11.67 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 46-02 Lm 11.67 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46-02 Lm 11.67 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.