SH 74 Newton over Buffalo River & Branch
GoodNewton County, Arkansas · .1 MI NE of JCT of SH 43 · Structure no. 000000000005927
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 924 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 74 Newton over Buffalo River & Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 74 Newton over Buffalo River & Branch in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 924 ft (281.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 74 Newton over Buffalo River & Branch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 74 Newton over Buffalo River & Branch 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does SH 74 Newton over Buffalo River & Branch carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 74 Newton over Buffalo River & Branch?
The structure is 924 ft (281.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 74 Newton over Buffalo River & Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.