US Bridges

SH 35-03 Lm 5.55 over Creek

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI S SH 190-AIN · Structure no. 0000000000M4035

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35-03 Lm 5.55 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 35-03 Lm 5.55 over Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35-03 Lm 5.55
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI S SH 190-AIN
RouteState Highway 35
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.19816, -92.34101
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic915 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 5.55 over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35-03 Lm 5.55 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 35-03 Lm 5.55 over Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 35-03 Lm 5.55 over Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35-03 Lm 5.55 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.