US Bridges

SH 84 SEC.02-11.72 over Self Creek

Good

Pike County, Arkansas · 6.5 MI E of Langley · Structure no. 000000000003954

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 SEC.02-11.72 over Self Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 84 SEC.02-11.72 over Self Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 84 SEC.02-11.72
CrossesSelf Creek
Location6.5 MI E of Langley
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates34.31098, -93.73777
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic1,066 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 84 SEC.02-11.72 over Self Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 84 SEC.02-11.72 over Self 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 84 SEC.02-11.72 over Self Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 84 SEC.02-11.72 over Self Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 SEC.02-11.72 over Self Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.