US Bridges

SH 35-03 Lm 1.79 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 1.79 MI E US 167-CROSSRDS · Structure no. 000000000005716

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
1,295 ft
37 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35-03 Lm 1.79 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 35-03 Lm 1.79 over Hurricane Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2028. The structure is 1,295 ft (394.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35-03 Lm 1.79
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.79 MI E US 167-CROSSRDS
RouteState Highway 35
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.22853, -92.37555
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans37
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,295 ft (394.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,398 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 35-03 Lm 1.79 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35-03 Lm 1.79 over Hurricane 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 35-03 Lm 1.79 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 35-03 Lm 1.79 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 1,295 ft (394.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35-03 Lm 1.79 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.