US Bridges

SH 29 Sec. 03-0.84 over Flat Bois Darc Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · .5 MI NE Lafayette CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005617

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 Sec. 03-0.84 over Flat Bois Darc Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 29 Sec. 03-0.84 over Flat Bois Darc Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,619 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 29 Sec. 03-0.84
CrossesFlat Bois Darc Creek
Location.5 MI NE Lafayette CO LN
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates33.48876, -93.62654
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,619 by 2028
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 29 Sec. 03-0.84 over Flat Bois Darc Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 29 Sec. 03-0.84 over Flat Bois Darc 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 29 Sec. 03-0.84 over Flat Bois Darc Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 Sec. 03-0.84 over Flat Bois Darc Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 Sec. 03-0.84 over Flat Bois Darc Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.