US Bridges

SH 369 - 02 - 2.27 over Fallen Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 1.18 MI S JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000005257

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 369 - 02 - 2.27 over Fallen Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 369 - 02 - 2.27 over Fallen Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 369 - 02 - 2.27
CrossesFallen Creek
Location1.18 MI S JCT US 70
RouteState Highway 369
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.2177, -93.89254
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2018)
Projected traffic790 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 369 - 02 - 2.27 over Fallen Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 369 - 02 - 2.27 over Fallen 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 369 - 02 - 2.27 over Fallen Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 369 - 02 - 2.27 over Fallen Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 369 - 02 - 2.27 over Fallen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.