US Bridges

SH 174 SEC.01-4.00 over Garland Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 4.00 NE JCT US 67 · Structure no. 0000000000M4062

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 174 SEC.01-4.00 over Garland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 174 SEC.01-4.00 over Garland Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 174 SEC.01-4.00
CrossesGarland Creek
Location4.00 NE JCT US 67
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates33.73255, -93.52406
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic649 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 174 SEC.01-4.00 over Garland Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 174 SEC.01-4.00 over Garland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 174 SEC.01-4.00 over Garland Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 174 SEC.01-4.00 over Garland Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 174 SEC.01-4.00 over Garland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.