US Bridges

SH 234-01-1.41 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 1.41 MI JCT SH 41 & 234 · Structure no. 0000000000X1530

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 234-01-1.41 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 234-01-1.41 over Hurricane Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 234-01-1.41
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.41 MI JCT SH 41 & 234
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates33.83415, -94.36548
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2017)
Projected traffic750 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 234-01-1.41 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 234-01-1.41 over Hurricane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 234-01-1.41 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 234-01-1.41 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 234-01-1.41 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.