US Bridges

Ar HWY 38 over Mill Creek

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 4 Mi. E JCT SH 89 · Structure no. 0000000000X1661

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 38 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 38 over Mill Creek in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAr HWY 38
CrossesMill Creek
Location4 Mi. E JCT SH 89
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates34.98726, -91.94898
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar HWY 38 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 38 over Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 38 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 38 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 38 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.