US Bridges

SH 35-03 Lm 0.97 over Creek - Grant County

Poor

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.97 MI E US167-CROSS Rds · Structure no. 0000000000M4005

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35-03 Lm 0.97 over Creek - Grant County is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35-03 Lm 0.97 over Creek - Grant County in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 35-03 Lm 0.97
CrossesCreek - Grant County
Location0.97 MI E US167-CROSS Rds
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates34.22549, -92.38893
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 0.97 over Creek - Grant County built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35-03 Lm 0.97 over Creek - Grant County in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 35-03 Lm 0.97 over Creek - Grant County carry?

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

How long is SH 35-03 Lm 0.97 over Creek - Grant County?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35-03 Lm 0.97 over Creek - Grant County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.