US Bridges

S.H. 29 - 01-23.89 over Steel Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Arkansas · .25 Mi. S. of Jct.U.S. 82 · Structure no. 000000000006928

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,367
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 29 - 01-23.89 over Steel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 29 - 01-23.89 over Steel Creek in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,367 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,037 by 2028. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesS.H. 29 - 01-23.89
CrossesSteel Creek
Location.25 Mi. S. of Jct.U.S. 82
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates33.35221, -93.57668
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior 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 loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,367 (2018)
Projected traffic6,037 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 S.H. 29 - 01-23.89 over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 29 - 01-23.89 over Steel 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 29 - 01-23.89 over Steel Creek carry?

About 2,367 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 29 - 01-23.89 over Steel Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 29 - 01-23.89 over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.