US Bridges

SH 352 over Dirty Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 1.97 M E Franklin CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006319

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 352 over Dirty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 352 over Dirty Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2028. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 352
CrossesDirty Creek
Location1.97 M E Franklin CO Line
RouteState Highway 352
Coordinates35.51944, -93.67049
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic575 by 2028
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

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 352 over Dirty Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 352 over Dirty 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 352 over Dirty Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 352 over Dirty Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 352 over Dirty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.