US Bridges

SH 195 SEC.01-2.38 over Bridge Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI NE SH 355 · Structure no. 0000000000M2288

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 SEC.01-2.38 over Bridge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 195 SEC.01-2.38 over Bridge Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 195 SEC.01-2.38
CrossesBridge Creek
Location2.5 MI NE SH 355
RouteState Highway 195
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.64063, -93.78895
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.
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 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 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic412 by 2028
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 195 SEC.01-2.38 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 195 SEC.01-2.38 over Bridge 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 SH 195 SEC.01-2.38 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 SEC.01-2.38 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 SEC.01-2.38 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.