US Bridges

SH 229-03 Lm 7.40 over Mud Creek

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI S US 270-POYEN · Structure no. 000000000006740

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 229-03 Lm 7.40 over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 229-03 Lm 7.40 over Mud Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 89 ft (27 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 229-03 Lm 7.40
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.8 MI S US 270-POYEN
RouteState Highway 229
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.27086, -92.6266
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 229-03 Lm 7.40 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 229-03 Lm 7.40 over Mud 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 7.40 over Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 229-03 Lm 7.40 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 229-03 Lm 7.40 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.