US Bridges

SH 355 -05 -4.18 over Clear Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 4.18 MI SE Hempstead Coln · Structure no. 0000000000M3866

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 355 -05 -4.18 over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 355 -05 -4.18 over Clear Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 355 -05 -4.18
CrossesClear Creek
Location4.18 MI SE Hempstead Coln
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates33.46808, -93.4242
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic397 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 355 -05 -4.18 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 355 -05 -4.18 over Clear 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 355 -05 -4.18 over Clear Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 355 -05 -4.18 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 355 -05 -4.18 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.