US Bridges

SH 359 over Little Piney Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.20 Mi. W. Jct.Sh 315 · Structure no. 000000000006756

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
368 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Little Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 359 over Little Piney Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2028. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 359
CrossesLittle Piney Creek
Location0.20 Mi. W. Jct.Sh 315
RouteState Highway 359
Coordinates35.44825, -93.33794
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2018)
Projected traffic1,338 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 359 over Little Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 359 over Little Piney 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Little Piney Creek carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Little Piney Creek?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Little Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.