US Bridges

SH 237 SEC.01-4.44 over Days Creek

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 4.5 Mi. S.Of SH237 & US71 · Structure no. 000000000003789

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,311
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 237 SEC.01-4.44 over Days Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 237 SEC.01-4.44 over Days Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,311 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,758 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 237 SEC.01-4.44
CrossesDays Creek
Location4.5 Mi. S.Of SH237 & US71
RouteState Highway 237
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.31888, -93.99907
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,311 (2018)
Projected traffic1,758 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 237 SEC.01-4.44 over Days Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 237 SEC.01-4.44 over Days 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 237 SEC.01-4.44 over Days Creek carry?

About 1,311 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 237 SEC.01-4.44 over Days Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 237 SEC.01-4.44 over Days Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.