SH 324 over Brown Creek
FairPerry County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI SW SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000006305
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 324 over Brown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 324 over Brown Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 324 over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 324 over Brown 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does SH 324 over Brown Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 324 over Brown Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 324 over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.