SH 332 - 06- 3.00 over Caruse Creek
PoorPosted for loadHempstead County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI E JCT SH 195 · Structure no. 0000000000M2903
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 332 - 06- 3.00 over Caruse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 332 - 06- 3.00 over Caruse Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 332 - 06- 3.00 over Caruse Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 332 - 06- 3.00 over Caruse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 332 - 06- 3.00 over Caruse Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 332 - 06- 3.00 over Caruse Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 332 - 06- 3.00 over Caruse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.