US Bridges

SH 84 - 02 - 5.09 over Blocker Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · .5 MI W JCT SH 369 · Structure no. 000000000005296

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 - 02 - 5.09 over Blocker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 84 - 02 - 5.09 over Blocker 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 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 84 - 02 - 5.09
CrossesBlocker Creek
Location.5 MI W JCT SH 369
RouteState Highway 84
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.31181, -93.84902
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 - 5.09 over Blocker Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 84 - 02 - 5.09 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 84 - 02 - 5.09 over Blocker Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 84 - 02 - 5.09 over Blocker Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 - 02 - 5.09 over Blocker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.