US Bridges

SH 301 - 01- 17.78 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Pike County, Arkansas · .67 MI SW JCT SH 19 · Structure no. 000000000006010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 301 - 01- 17.78 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 301 - 01- 17.78 over Buffalo Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 301 - 01- 17.78
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.67 MI SW JCT SH 19
RouteState Highway 301
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.98687, -93.47455
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic301 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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- 17.78 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 301 - 01- 17.78 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does SH 301 - 01- 17.78 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 301 - 01- 17.78 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 301 - 01- 17.78 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.