US Bridges

SH 240 over Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 4.09 MI W SH 8 · Structure no. 0000000000M2507

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 240 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 240 over Creek in Montgomery 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 240
CrossesCreek
Location4.09 MI W SH 8
RouteState Highway 240
Coordinates34.36155, -93.66872
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 240 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 240 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 240 over Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 240 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 240 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.