US Bridges

SH 171 Log 3.32 over Tiger Creek

Good

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.0S W Garland CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0828

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 171 Log 3.32 over Tiger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 171 Log 3.32 over Tiger Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 171 Log 3.32
CrossesTiger Creek
Location1.0S W Garland CO Line
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates34.49986, -92.87064
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2018)
Projected traffic996 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 171 Log 3.32 over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 171 Log 3.32 over Tiger 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 171 Log 3.32 over Tiger Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 171 Log 3.32 over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 171 Log 3.32 over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.