US Bridges

SH 32 - 08 - 3.20 over Little Bodcaw Creek

Good

Nevada County, Arkansas · 3 MI W of Bodcaw · Structure no. 000000000007199

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 32 - 08 - 3.20 over Little Bodcaw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 32 - 08 - 3.20 over Little Bodcaw Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 32 - 08 - 3.20
CrossesLittle Bodcaw Creek
Location3 MI W of Bodcaw
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.5572, -93.4332
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 32 - 08 - 3.20 over Little Bodcaw Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 32 - 08 - 3.20 over Little Bodcaw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 32 - 08 - 3.20 over Little Bodcaw Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 32 - 08 - 3.20 over Little Bodcaw Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 32 - 08 - 3.20 over Little Bodcaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.