US Bridges

SH 26 - 03 - 11.76 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Arkansas · East Edge of Delight · Structure no. 000000000002735

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 - 03 - 11.76 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 26 - 03 - 11.76 over Wolf Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 26 - 03 - 11.76
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationEast Edge of Delight
RouteState Highway 26
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.03181, -93.5001
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2018)
Projected traffic1,505 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 26 - 03 - 11.76 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 - 03 - 11.76 over Wolf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 26 - 03 - 11.76 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 - 03 - 11.76 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 26 - 03 - 11.76 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.