US Bridges

SH 216 over Creek

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI E JCT SH 9 & 216 · Structure no. 0000000000X0150

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 216 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 216 over Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2028. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 216
CrossesCreek
Location2.3 MI E JCT SH 9 & 216
RouteState Highway 216
Coordinates34.95789, -92.75654
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,494 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 216 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 216 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 216 over Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 216 over Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 216 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.