SH 355 - 01- 7.42 over Plum Creek Relief
FairHoward County, Arkansas · 2.41 MI N Hempstead CO · Structure no. 0000000000A2926
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 355 - 01- 7.42 over Plum Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 355 - 01- 7.42 over Plum Creek Relief in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2028. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 355 - 01- 7.42 over Plum Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 355 - 01- 7.42 over Plum Creek Relief 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- 7.42 over Plum Creek Relief carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 355 - 01- 7.42 over Plum Creek Relief?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 355 - 01- 7.42 over Plum Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.