SH 215 over Wolfe Pen Creek
PoorJohnson County, Arkansas · 5.93 M W of County Line · Structure no. 0000000000M2349
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 215 over Wolfe Pen Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 215 over Wolfe Pen Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 215 over Wolfe Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 215 over Wolfe Pen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 215 over Wolfe Pen Creek carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 215 over Wolfe Pen Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SH 215 over Wolfe Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.