US Bridges

SH195 SEC.01-12.35 over High Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI SW JCT of SH 4 195 · Structure no. 000000000005453

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH195 SEC.01-12.35 over High Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH195 SEC.01-12.35 over High Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH195 SEC.01-12.35
CrossesHigh Creek
Location1.3 MI SW JCT of SH 4 195
RouteState Highway 195
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.76228, -93.70437
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic562 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SH195 SEC.01-12.35 over High Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH195 SEC.01-12.35 over High 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH195 SEC.01-12.35 over High Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH195 SEC.01-12.35 over High Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH195 SEC.01-12.35 over High Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.