US Bridges

Ar HWY 268 over Locust Creek

Good

Marion County, Arkansas · .29 MI East of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000007495

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 268 over Locust Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 268 over Locust Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAr HWY 268
CrossesLocust Creek
Location.29 MI East of SH 14
RouteState Highway 268
Coordinates36.40621, -92.87855
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar HWY 268 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 268 over Locust 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 268 over Locust Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 268 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 268 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.