US Bridges

SH 73 - 03 - 4.89 over Lick Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 5 MI East of Hope · Structure no. 0000000000M4051

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 73 - 03 - 4.89 over Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 73 - 03 - 4.89 over Lick Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 961 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 73 - 03 - 4.89
CrossesLick Creek
Location5 MI East of Hope
RouteState Highway 73
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.67347, -93.49434
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2018)
Projected traffic961 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 73 - 03 - 4.89 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 73 - 03 - 4.89 over Lick 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 73 - 03 - 4.89 over Lick Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 73 - 03 - 4.89 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 73 - 03 - 4.89 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.