US Bridges

SH 104-02 Lm 1.64 over Arnold Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.64 MI N US270-WHITEHALL · Structure no. 000000000003631

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 104-02 Lm 1.64 over Arnold Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 104-02 Lm 1.64 over Arnold Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,393 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 104-02 Lm 1.64
CrossesArnold Creek
Location1.64 MI N US270-WHITEHALL
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates34.30141, -92.14094
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,393 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 SH 104-02 Lm 1.64 over Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 104-02 Lm 1.64 over Arnold 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 104-02 Lm 1.64 over Arnold Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 104-02 Lm 1.64 over Arnold Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 104-02 Lm 1.64 over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.