US Bridges

SH 115-02- Lm 0.94 over Harding Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · .94 MI SW JCT of US 63 · Structure no. 000000000003073

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
168 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115-02- Lm 0.94 over Harding Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 115-02- Lm 0.94 over Harding Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2028. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 115-02- Lm 0.94
CrossesHarding Creek
Location.94 MI SW JCT of US 63
RouteState Highway 115
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.19668, -91.19318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2018)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 115-02- Lm 0.94 over Harding Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 115-02- Lm 0.94 over Harding Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 115-02- Lm 0.94 over Harding Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 115-02- Lm 0.94 over Harding Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115-02- Lm 0.94 over Harding Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.