US Bridges

SH 324 over Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 0.36 MI N SH 10 · Structure no. 0000000000X0804

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 324 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 324 over 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 324
CrossesCreek
Location0.36 MI N SH 10
RouteState Highway 324
Coordinates35.04038, -92.93668
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 324 over 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 Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 324 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 324 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.