US Bridges

SH 355 - 02- 3.16 over Yellow Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 3.3 Mi. S.E. of Saratoga · Structure no. 000000000003040

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 355 - 02- 3.16 over Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 355 - 02- 3.16 over Yellow Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 355 - 02- 3.16
CrossesYellow Creek
Location3.3 Mi. S.E. of Saratoga
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates33.7123, -93.87164
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 355 - 02- 3.16 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 355 - 02- 3.16 over Yellow 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 355 - 02- 3.16 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 355 - 02- 3.16 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 355 - 02- 3.16 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.