US Bridges

SH 84 - 02 -13.50 over Little Self Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 5.0 MI W JCT US 70 & 84 · Structure no. 000000000003955

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 - 02 -13.50 over Little Self Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 84 - 02 -13.50 over Little 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 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.

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 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 84 - 02 -13.50
CrossesLittle Self Creek
Location5.0 MI W JCT US 70 & 84
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates34.31094, -93.7076
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 width27 ft (8.2 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 - 02 -13.50 over Little Self Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 84 - 02 -13.50 over Little Self 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 84 - 02 -13.50 over Little Self Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 84 - 02 -13.50 over Little Self Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 - 02 -13.50 over Little Self Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.