SH296 SEC.01-13.21 over Red Chute Creek
FairMiller County, Arkansas · 13.0 MI E JCT SH 67 & 296 · Structure no. 0000000000M2771
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH296 SEC.01-13.21 over Red Chute Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH296 SEC.01-13.21 over Red Chute Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH296 SEC.01-13.21 over Red Chute Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH296 SEC.01-13.21 over Red Chute 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 2023.
How much traffic does SH296 SEC.01-13.21 over Red Chute Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH296 SEC.01-13.21 over Red Chute Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH296 SEC.01-13.21 over Red Chute Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.