US Bridges

SH 21 over Dicks Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 4.65 MI No of US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M0518

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,129
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over Dicks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 21 over Dicks Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 2,129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,478 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 21
CrossesDicks Creek
Location4.65 MI No of US 64
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates35.53531, -93.42831
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,129 (2018)
Projected traffic3,478 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 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 21 over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 21 over Dicks 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 21 over Dicks Creek carry?

About 2,129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 21 over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.