US Bridges

SH 369 SEC.01-5.65 over Muddy Fork

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 5.71 MI N JCT SH 26 · Structure no. 000000000005255

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 369 SEC.01-5.65 over Muddy Fork is a concrete slab carrying SH 369 SEC.01-5.65 over Muddy Fork in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 369 SEC.01-5.65
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location5.71 MI N JCT SH 26
RouteState Highway 369
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.11282, -93.88408
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2018)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2028
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 369 SEC.01-5.65 over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 369 SEC.01-5.65 over Muddy Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 369 SEC.01-5.65 over Muddy Fork carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 369 SEC.01-5.65 over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 369 SEC.01-5.65 over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.