US Bridges

SH 291-01 Lm 9.70 over Creek

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI N US270-PRATTSVLE · Structure no. 0000000000X0577

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 291-01 Lm 9.70 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 291-01 Lm 9.70 over Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 291-01 Lm 9.70
CrossesCreek
Location3.1 MI N US270-PRATTSVLE
RouteState Highway 291
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.36188, -92.56306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2018)
Projected traffic572 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 9.70 over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 291-01 Lm 9.70 over 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 291-01 Lm 9.70 over Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 291-01 Lm 9.70 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 291-01 Lm 9.70 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.