US Bridges

SH 46-03 Lm 4.96 over Hurricane Creek Relief

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Grant County, Arkansas · 4.96 MI N US 270-SHERIDAN · Structure no. 000000000005804

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46-03 Lm 4.96 over Hurricane Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 46-03 Lm 4.96 over Hurricane Creek Relief in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2028. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 46-03 Lm 4.96
CrossesHurricane Creek Relief
Location4.96 MI N US 270-SHERIDAN
RouteState Highway 46
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.35876, -92.33582
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 46-03 Lm 4.96 over Hurricane Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46-03 Lm 4.96 over Hurricane Creek Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 46-03 Lm 4.96 over Hurricane Creek Relief carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 46-03 Lm 4.96 over Hurricane Creek Relief?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46-03 Lm 4.96 over Hurricane Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.