US Bridges

SH 300 over Rankin Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 1.41 MI W JCT SH 113 · Structure no. 000000000005246

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 300 over Rankin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 300 over Rankin Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 300
CrossesRankin Creek
Location1.41 MI W JCT SH 113
RouteState Highway 300
Coordinates34.96796, -92.68715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 300 over Rankin Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 300 over Rankin 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 300 over Rankin Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 300 over Rankin Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 300 over Rankin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.