US Bridges

E. Sheppard ST over Mine Creek (city)

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · .2 MI East JCT Main ST · Structure no. 000000000001545

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Sheppard ST over Mine Creek (city) is a concrete tee beam carrying E. Sheppard ST over Mine Creek (city) in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,260 by 2007. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Sheppard ST
CrossesMine Creek (city)
Location.2 MI East JCT Main ST
RouteCity Street 52840
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.94572, -93.84422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic10,260 by 2007
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Sheppard ST over Mine Creek (city) built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Sheppard ST over Mine Creek (city) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E. Sheppard ST over Mine Creek (city) carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is E. Sheppard ST over Mine Creek (city)?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E. Sheppard ST over Mine Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.