US Bridges

SH 174 SEC.01-2.80 over Terre Rouge

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2.91MI NE JCT US 67 · Structure no. 0000000000M4063

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

About this bridge

SH 174 SEC.01-2.80 over Terre Rouge is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 174 SEC.01-2.80 over Terre Rouge 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2028. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 174 SEC.01-2.80
CrossesTerre Rouge
Location2.91MI NE JCT US 67
RouteState Highway 174
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.72278, -93.54138
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 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 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.01-2.80 over Terre Rouge built?

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

What condition is SH 174 SEC.01-2.80 over Terre Rouge 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 174 SEC.01-2.80 over Terre Rouge carry?

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

How long is SH 174 SEC.01-2.80 over Terre Rouge?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 174 SEC.01-2.80 over Terre Rouge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.