US Bridges

SH 19-SEC 5 - 8.39 over Brushey Creek

Good

Nevada County, Arkansas · 8.83 MI No JCT US 67 · Structure no. 000000000005877

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 19-SEC 5 - 8.39 over Brushey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 19-SEC 5 - 8.39 over Brushey Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2028. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 19-SEC 5 - 8.39
CrossesBrushey Creek
Location8.83 MI No JCT US 67
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates33.9106, -93.445
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2018)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2028
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 19-SEC 5 - 8.39 over Brushey Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 19-SEC 5 - 8.39 over Brushey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 19-SEC 5 - 8.39 over Brushey Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 19-SEC 5 - 8.39 over Brushey Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 19-SEC 5 - 8.39 over Brushey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.