US Bridges

SH 291-01 Lm 4.91 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI S US 270-PRATTSVIL · Structure no. 0000000000M2736

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 291-01 Lm 4.91 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 291-01 Lm 4.91 over Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 291-01 Lm 4.91
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 MI S US 270-PRATTSVIL
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates34.29743, -92.5474
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic547 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 291-01 Lm 4.91 over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 291-01 Lm 4.91 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 291-01 Lm 4.91 over Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 291-01 Lm 4.91 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 291-01 Lm 4.91 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.