US Bridges

Trilakedrhorseshoe over Bens Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 0.84 MI SE SH 289 · Structure no. 000000000019579

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trilakedrhorseshoe over Bens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Trilakedrhorseshoe over Bens Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 51 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2007. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrilakedrhorseshoe
CrossesBens Creek
Location0.84 MI SE SH 289
RouteCity Street 58464
Coordinates36.19747, -91.74353
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2007
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Trilakedrhorseshoe over Bens Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Trilakedrhorseshoe over Bens 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Trilakedrhorseshoe over Bens Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trilakedrhorseshoe over Bens Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Trilakedrhorseshoe over Bens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.