US Bridges

SH 355 - 04 - 8.16 over Bodcaw Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · .14 MI W Nevada Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000005346

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 355 - 04 - 8.16 over Bodcaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 355 - 04 - 8.16 over Bodcaw Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSH 355 - 04 - 8.16
CrossesBodcaw Creek
Location.14 MI W Nevada Co.Line
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates33.50434, -93.48428
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic487 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 355 - 04 - 8.16 over Bodcaw Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 355 - 04 - 8.16 over Bodcaw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 355 - 04 - 8.16 over Bodcaw Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 355 - 04 - 8.16 over Bodcaw Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 355 - 04 - 8.16 over Bodcaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.