US Bridges

SH 215 over Little Mulberry Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 4.2 MI West of JCT SH 103 · Structure no. 000000000007098

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 215 over Little Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 215 over Little Mulberry Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2028. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSH 215
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location4.2 MI West of JCT SH 103
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates35.67344, -93.66525
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2018)
Projected traffic134 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 215 over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 215 over Little Mulberry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 215 over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 215 over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 215 over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.