US Bridges

SH 355 - 04 - 4.66 over Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 4.66 MI E JCT SH 29 · Structure no. 0000000000X0240

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 355 - 04 - 4.66 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 355 - 04 - 4.66 over Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 355 - 04 - 4.66
CrossesCreek
Location4.66 MI E JCT SH 29
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates33.51445, -93.54128
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic487 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 355 - 04 - 4.66 over Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 355 - 04 - 4.66 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 355 - 04 - 4.66 over Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 355 - 04 - 4.66 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 355 - 04 - 4.66 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.