US Bridges

SH 128 - 8 Log 4.7 over Mt Carmel Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 4.7 N JCT SH 84&128 · Structure no. 0000000000X0642

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 128 - 8 Log 4.7 over Mt Carmel Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 128 - 8 Log 4.7 over Mt Carmel Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 128 - 8 Log 4.7
CrossesMt Carmel Creek
Location4.7 N JCT SH 84&128
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates34.38062, -93.05861
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 128 - 8 Log 4.7 over Mt Carmel Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 128 - 8 Log 4.7 over Mt Carmel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 128 - 8 Log 4.7 over Mt Carmel Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 128 - 8 Log 4.7 over Mt Carmel Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SH 128 - 8 Log 4.7 over Mt Carmel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.