US Bridges

SH 980 SEC.25-2.74 over Mine Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 2.74 MI N JCT 278 & 980 · Structure no. 000000000005747

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 980 SEC.25-2.74 over Mine Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 980 SEC.25-2.74 over Mine 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 980 SEC.25-2.74
CrossesMine Creek
Location2.74 MI N JCT 278 & 980
RouteState Highway 980
Coordinates33.9865, -93.84393
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2028
Trucks5%
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.25-2.74 over Mine Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 980 SEC.25-2.74 over Mine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 980 SEC.25-2.74 over Mine Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 980 SEC.25-2.74 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 980 SEC.25-2.74 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.