US Bridges

S.H.174 SEC.0-5.60 over Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · .65 Mi. S. of Jct. S.H.67 · Structure no. 0000000000X1096

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H.174 SEC.0-5.60 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H.174 SEC.0-5.60 over Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,868 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.H.174 SEC.0-5.60
CrossesCreek
Location.65 Mi. S. of Jct. S.H.67
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates33.65751, -93.60326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,868 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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.174 SEC.0-5.60 over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H.174 SEC.0-5.60 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 2025.

How much traffic does S.H.174 SEC.0-5.60 over Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S.H.174 SEC.0-5.60 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H.174 SEC.0-5.60 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.