US Bridges

SH 32 - 07 - 6.99 over Bodcaw Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 7.0 MI SE JCT SH 4 & 32 · Structure no. 0000000000M0746

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 32 - 07 - 6.99 over Bodcaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 32 - 07 - 6.99 over Bodcaw Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2028. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 32 - 07 - 6.99
CrossesBodcaw Creek
Location7.0 MI SE JCT SH 4 & 32
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.57441, -93.48487
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic861 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 32 - 07 - 6.99 over Bodcaw Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 32 - 07 - 6.99 over Bodcaw 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 32 - 07 - 6.99 over Bodcaw Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 32 - 07 - 6.99 over Bodcaw Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 32 - 07 - 6.99 over Bodcaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.