US Bridges

SH 324 over Rose Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 3.6 MI N SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000006391

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 324 over Rose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 324 over Rose Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 324
CrossesRose Creek
Location3.6 MI N SH 10
RouteState Highway 324
Coordinates35.07147, -92.96873
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic311 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 324 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 324 over Rose 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 324 over Rose Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 324 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 324 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.