US Bridges

SH 38 over U.P.R.R.

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 0.2 M E SH 367 · Structure no. 000000000004845

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 38 over U.P.R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 38 over U.P.R.R. in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2038. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 38
CrossesU.P.R.R.
Location0.2 M E SH 367
RouteState Highway 38
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.98736, -91.99597
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2018)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 38 over U.P.R.R. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 38 over U.P.R.R. 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 38 over U.P.R.R. carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 38 over U.P.R.R.?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 38 over U.P.R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.