US Bridges

SH 103 over Midd Fk Horsehead Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 8.1 M NW of US 64 · Structure no. 000000000006380

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 over Midd Fk Horsehead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 103 over Midd Fk Horsehead Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2028. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 103
CrossesMidd Fk Horsehead Creek
Location8.1 M NW of US 64
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates35.54956, -93.56093
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,605 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 103 over Midd Fk Horsehead Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 103 over Midd Fk Horsehead 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 103 over Midd Fk Horsehead Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 over Midd Fk Horsehead Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 over Midd Fk Horsehead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.