US Bridges

SH 355 SEC.04-1.04 over Little Bodcau Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E JCT SH 29 & 355 · Structure no. 0000000000X1666

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 355 SEC.04-1.04 over Little Bodcau Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 355 SEC.04-1.04 over Little Bodcau Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSH 355 SEC.04-1.04
CrossesLittle Bodcau Creek
Location1.0 MI E JCT SH 29 & 355
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates33.51046, -93.60243
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 SEC.04-1.04 over Little Bodcau Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 355 SEC.04-1.04 over Little Bodcau 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 355 SEC.04-1.04 over Little Bodcau Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 355 SEC.04-1.04 over Little Bodcau Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 355 SEC.04-1.04 over Little Bodcau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.