US Bridges

SH 84 SEC.02-6.89 over Little Blocker Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI E JCT SH 369 · Structure no. 000000000005200

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 SEC.02-6.89 over Little Blocker Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 84 SEC.02-6.89 over Little Blocker Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 84 SEC.02-6.89
CrossesLittle Blocker Creek
Location1.4 MI E JCT SH 369
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates34.31142, -93.8185
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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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.02-6.89 over Little Blocker Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 84 SEC.02-6.89 over Little Blocker 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SH 84 SEC.02-6.89 over Little Blocker Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 84 SEC.02-6.89 over Little Blocker Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 SEC.02-6.89 over Little Blocker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.