US Bridges

SH 222-1 Log 4.64 over Leau -Frais Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 4.6 MI E SH 51 · Structure no. 000000000003601

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 222-1 Log 4.64 over Leau -Frais Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 222-1 Log 4.64 over Leau -Frais Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 222-1 Log 4.64
CrossesLeau -Frais Creek
Location4.6 MI E SH 51
RouteState Highway 222
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.20734, -92.82634
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 222-1 Log 4.64 over Leau -Frais Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 222-1 Log 4.64 over Leau -Frais 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 222-1 Log 4.64 over Leau -Frais Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 222-1 Log 4.64 over Leau -Frais Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 222-1 Log 4.64 over Leau -Frais Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.