US Bridges

SH 332 SEC.03-1.08 over Barber Creek

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Howard County, Arkansas · 1.08 MI East JCT SH 355 · Structure no. 000000000005439

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 SEC.03-1.08 over Barber Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 332 SEC.03-1.08 over Barber Creek 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 332 SEC.03-1.08
CrossesBarber Creek
Location1.08 MI East JCT SH 355
RouteState Highway 332
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.81199, -93.87869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 332 SEC.03-1.08 over Barber Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 332 SEC.03-1.08 over Barber 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 332 SEC.03-1.08 over Barber Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 SEC.03-1.08 over Barber Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 SEC.03-1.08 over Barber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.