US Bridges

SH-39/SEC10/L5.072 over Creek

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · .8 MI North JCT of SH 49 · Structure no. 0000000000X1675

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-39/SEC10/L5.072 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-39/SEC10/L5.072 over Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long.

CarriesSH-39/SEC10/L5.072
CrossesCreek
Location.8 MI North JCT of SH 49
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates34.66744, -91.10531
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic260 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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-39/SEC10/L5.072 over Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-39/SEC10/L5.072 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH-39/SEC10/L5.072 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH-39/SEC10/L5.072 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH-39/SEC10/L5.072 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.