US Bridges

SH 298 over Ouachita Rvr & CR 603

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 3.06 M N of JCT US 270 · Structure no. 000000000006591

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
852 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 298 over Ouachita Rvr & CR 603 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 298 over Ouachita Rvr & CR 603 in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2028. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 298
CrossesOuachita Rvr & CR 603
Location3.06 M N of JCT US 270
RouteState Highway 298
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.64502, -93.69155
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length852 ft (259.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic485 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 298 over Ouachita Rvr & CR 603 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 298 over Ouachita Rvr & CR 603 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SH 298 over Ouachita Rvr & CR 603 carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 298 over Ouachita Rvr & CR 603?

The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 298 over Ouachita Rvr & CR 603?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.