US Bridges

SH 26 - 03 - 13.31 over Mill Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 3.32 MI W Clark CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005613

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 - 03 - 13.31 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 26 - 03 - 13.31 over Mill Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 26 - 03 - 13.31
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.32 MI W Clark CO Line
RouteState Highway 26
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.03261, -93.47354
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 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 loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,505 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 26 - 03 - 13.31 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 - 03 - 13.31 over Mill 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 26 - 03 - 13.31 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 - 03 - 13.31 over Mill Creek?

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

Who owns SH 26 - 03 - 13.31 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.