US Bridges

SH 84 -5 Log 6.25 over Valley Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 6.4 MI E of Clark CO LN · Structure no. 000000000006029

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
245 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 -5 Log 6.25 over Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 84 -5 Log 6.25 over Valley Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 84 -5 Log 6.25
CrossesValley Creek
Location6.4 MI E of Clark CO LN
RouteState Highway 84
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.32113, -93.25704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 84 -5 Log 6.25 over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 84 -5 Log 6.25 over Valley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 84 -5 Log 6.25 over Valley Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 84 -5 Log 6.25 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 -5 Log 6.25 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.