US Bridges

SH 229-03 Lm 4.45 over Brush Creek

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 4.45 MI N SH 46-LEOLA · Structure no. 000000000006495

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 229-03 Lm 4.45 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 229-03 Lm 4.45 over Brush Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 229-03 Lm 4.45
CrossesBrush Creek
Location4.45 MI N SH 46-LEOLA
RouteState Highway 229
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.2305, -92.61874
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic966 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 229-03 Lm 4.45 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 229-03 Lm 4.45 over Brush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 229-03 Lm 4.45 over Brush Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 229-03 Lm 4.45 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 229-03 Lm 4.45 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.