US Bridges

SH 352 over Horse Head Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 4.43 M E Franklin CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006321

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 352 over Horse Head Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 352 over Horse Head 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 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2028. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 352
CrossesHorse Head Creek
Location4.43 M E Franklin CO Line
RouteState Highway 352
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50426, -93.63384
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2018)
Projected traffic682 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 Horse Head Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 352 over Horse Head 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 352 over Horse Head Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 352 over Horse Head Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 352 over Horse Head Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.