US Bridges

SH -301 - 01- 8.70 over Vaughn Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 4.70 MI W JCT of SH 195 · Structure no. 000000000005343

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH -301 - 01- 8.70 over Vaughn Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH -301 - 01- 8.70 over Vaughn 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH -301 - 01- 8.70
CrossesVaughn Creek
Location4.70 MI W JCT of SH 195
RouteState Highway 301
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.98803, -93.59584
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2018)
Projected traffic539 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 -301 - 01- 8.70 over Vaughn Creek built?

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

What condition is SH -301 - 01- 8.70 over Vaughn 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH -301 - 01- 8.70 over Vaughn Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH -301 - 01- 8.70 over Vaughn Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH -301 - 01- 8.70 over Vaughn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.