US Bridges

S.H355 SEC.00-5.23 over Lefever Creek

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 1.5 Mi. S. JCT SH 371&355 · Structure no. 0000000000X1061

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H355 SEC.00-5.23 over Lefever Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H355 SEC.00-5.23 over Lefever Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2028. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS.H355 SEC.00-5.23
CrossesLefever Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S. JCT SH 371&355
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates33.92916, -93.9375
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic639 by 2028
Trucks17%
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 S.H355 SEC.00-5.23 over Lefever Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H355 SEC.00-5.23 over Lefever 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H355 SEC.00-5.23 over Lefever Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is S.H355 SEC.00-5.23 over Lefever Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S.H355 SEC.00-5.23 over Lefever Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.