US Bridges

SH 530-08 Lm 3.66 over Turtle Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI SE CR40-GRIFSPRING · Structure no. 0000000000X1359

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 530-08 Lm 3.66 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 530-08 Lm 3.66 over Turtle Creek in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,220 by 2027. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesSH 530-08 Lm 3.66
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.2 MI SE CR40-GRIFSPRING
RouteState Highway 530
Coordinates33.99666, -91.93057
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic32,220 by 2027
Trucks20%
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 530-08 Lm 3.66 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 530-08 Lm 3.66 over Turtle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 530-08 Lm 3.66 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 530-08 Lm 3.66 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns SH 530-08 Lm 3.66 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.