US Bridges

SH 32 SEC.09-5.91 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 5.9 MI E JCT SH 53 & 355 · Structure no. 0000000000M2953

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 32 SEC.09-5.91 over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 32 SEC.09-5.91 over Brushy Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 32 SEC.09-5.91
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location5.9 MI E JCT SH 53 & 355
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.5224, -93.31403
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic270 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 32 SEC.09-5.91 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 32 SEC.09-5.91 over Brushy 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 32 SEC.09-5.91 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 32 SEC.09-5.91 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 32 SEC.09-5.91 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.