US Bridges

SH 298 over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 4.9 MI E of Story · Structure no. 0000000000X0200

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 298 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 298 over Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 298
CrossesCreek
Location4.9 MI E of Story
RouteState Highway 298
Coordinates34.69992, -93.43515
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic328 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 298 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 298 over Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 298 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 298 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.