US Bridges

SH 228-01- Lm 4.27 over Village Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lawrence County, Arkansas · .23 M W JCT US 67 · Structure no. 000000000003562

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 228-01- Lm 4.27 over Village Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 228-01- Lm 4.27 over Village Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesSH 228-01- Lm 4.27
CrossesVillage Creek
Location.23 M W JCT US 67
RouteState Highway 228
Coordinates35.97388, -91.03313
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic712 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 228-01- Lm 4.27 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 228-01- Lm 4.27 over Village 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 228-01- Lm 4.27 over Village Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 228-01- Lm 4.27 over Village Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 228-01- Lm 4.27 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.