US Bridges

SH 84 - 02- 2.86 over Buck Farnam Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 2.86 MI E Howard CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005295

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 - 02- 2.86 over Buck Farnam Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 84 - 02- 2.86 over Buck Farnam 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 84 - 02- 2.86
CrossesBuck Farnam Creek
Location2.86 MI E Howard CO Line
RouteState Highway 84
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.31473, -93.88667
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic564 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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- 2.86 over Buck Farnam Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 84 - 02- 2.86 over Buck Farnam 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- 2.86 over Buck Farnam Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 84 - 02- 2.86 over Buck Farnam Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 - 02- 2.86 over Buck Farnam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.