US Bridges

SH 296 -01-11.03 over Creek

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 11.1 MI E JCT SH 67 & 296 · Structure no. 0000000000M2770

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 296 -01-11.03 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 296 -01-11.03 over 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2027. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 296 -01-11.03
CrossesCreek
Location11.1 MI E JCT SH 67 & 296
RouteState Highway 296
Coordinates33.48534, -93.82027
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2018)
Projected traffic414 by 2027
Trucks1%
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 296 -01-11.03 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 296 -01-11.03 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 296 -01-11.03 over Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 296 -01-11.03 over Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 296 -01-11.03 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.