US Bridges

SH 195 - 05- 0.42 over Blue Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.42 Mi. N of U.S.371 · Structure no. 0000000000M3964

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 - 05- 0.42 over Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 195 - 05- 0.42 over Blue 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 195 - 05- 0.42
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.42 Mi. N of U.S.371
RouteState Highway 195
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.92031, -93.59947
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic337 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 195 - 05- 0.42 over Blue Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 195 - 05- 0.42 over Blue 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 195 - 05- 0.42 over Blue Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 - 05- 0.42 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 - 05- 0.42 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.