US Bridges

SH 32-SEC.02-11.97 over Allen Creek

Fair

Little River County, Arkansas · 3.75 MI W Ashdown · Structure no. 0000000000X1032

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 32-SEC.02-11.97 over Allen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 32-SEC.02-11.97 over Allen Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,311 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 32-SEC.02-11.97
CrossesAllen Creek
Location3.75 MI W Ashdown
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.66274, -94.19587
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,311 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 SH 32-SEC.02-11.97 over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 32-SEC.02-11.97 over Allen 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 32-SEC.02-11.97 over Allen Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 32-SEC.02-11.97 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 32-SEC.02-11.97 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.