US Bridges

S.H 73- 02- 12.98 over Mud Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.25MI W SH 278 · Structure no. 0000000000X0384

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,388
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H 73- 02- 12.98 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H 73- 02- 12.98 over Mud 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 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 1,388 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesS.H 73- 02- 12.98
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.25MI W SH 278
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates33.69459, -93.65732
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,388 (2018)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 S.H 73- 02- 12.98 over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H 73- 02- 12.98 over Mud 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H 73- 02- 12.98 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,388 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.H 73- 02- 12.98 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns S.H 73- 02- 12.98 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.