US Bridges

SH 29 -04 -4.72 over Terre Rouge Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2.2MI So SH 332 · Structure no. 0000000000M4066

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 -04 -4.72 over Terre Rouge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 29 -04 -4.72 over Terre Rouge Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2028. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 29 -04 -4.72
CrossesTerre Rouge Creek
Location2.2MI So SH 332
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates33.7438, -93.57945
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2018)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 29 -04 -4.72 over Terre Rouge Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 29 -04 -4.72 over Terre Rouge 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 29 -04 -4.72 over Terre Rouge Creek carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 -04 -4.72 over Terre Rouge Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 -04 -4.72 over Terre Rouge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.