US Bridges

SH 74 Newton over Spider Creek

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · 1.44 Miles East of Jasper · Structure no. 0000000000M3839

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 74 Newton over Spider Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 74 Newton over Spider Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 74 Newton
CrossesSpider Creek
Location1.44 Miles East of Jasper
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates36.01877, -93.16482
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic847 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 74 Newton over Spider Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74 Newton over Spider 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 74 Newton over Spider Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 74 Newton over Spider Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 74 Newton over Spider Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.