US Bridges

SH 980 SEC.25-0.25 over Dodson Creek

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · .25 MI N JCT SH 278 · Structure no. 000000000005746

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 980 SEC.25-0.25 over Dodson Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 980 SEC.25-0.25 over Dodson Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,462 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 980 SEC.25-0.25
CrossesDodson Creek
Location.25 MI N JCT SH 278
RouteState Highway 980
Coordinates33.95191, -93.84658
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic4,462 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 980 SEC.25-0.25 over Dodson Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 980 SEC.25-0.25 over Dodson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 980 SEC.25-0.25 over Dodson Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 980 SEC.25-0.25 over Dodson Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 980 SEC.25-0.25 over Dodson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.