US Bridges

SH 355 - 01-1.37 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI SE Mineral Springs · Structure no. 000000000002928

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 355 - 01-1.37 over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 355 - 01-1.37 over Brushy Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,377 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 355 - 01-1.37
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.3 MI SE Mineral Springs
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates33.86445, -93.89616
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,377 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 355 - 01-1.37 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 355 - 01-1.37 over Brushy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 355 - 01-1.37 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 355 - 01-1.37 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 355 - 01-1.37 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.