US Bridges

SH 106 over Dry Run Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.6MI W JCT SH 69 B · Structure no. 0000000000X1589

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 106 over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 106 over Dry Run Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 106
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.6MI W JCT SH 69 B
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates35.77528, -91.66937
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic3,800 (2019)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 106 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 106 over Dry Run 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SH 106 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 106 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 106 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.