US Bridges

SH 359 over Cedar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 5 MI N Jct. SH 359 & 64 · Structure no. 000000000006758

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 359 over Cedar 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2028. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5 MI N Jct. SH 359 & 64
RouteState Highway 359
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40539, -93.31548
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2018)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 359 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 359 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.