US Bridges

SH 368 SEC.01-1.59 over Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI E JCT SH 24 & 368 · Structure no. 0000000000M3286

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 368 SEC.01-1.59 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 368 SEC.01-1.59 over Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 368 SEC.01-1.59
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 MI E JCT SH 24 & 368
RouteState Highway 368
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.75722, -93.12276
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic187 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 368 SEC.01-1.59 over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 368 SEC.01-1.59 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 368 SEC.01-1.59 over Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 368 SEC.01-1.59 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 368 SEC.01-1.59 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.