US Bridges

SH 369 - 03- 6.57 over Blocker Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 1.1MI No JCT SH 84 · Structure no. 000000000005772

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 369 - 03- 6.57 over Blocker Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 369 - 03- 6.57 over Blocker Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 369 - 03- 6.57
CrossesBlocker Creek
Location1.1MI No JCT SH 84
RouteState Highway 369
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.3231, -93.8449
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic88 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 - 03- 6.57 over Blocker Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 369 - 03- 6.57 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 369 - 03- 6.57 over Blocker Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 369 - 03- 6.57 over Blocker Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 369 - 03- 6.57 over Blocker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.