US Bridges

SH 26 - 03 -6.44 over Saline Creek

Good

Pike County, Arkansas · 6.4 MI E of Murfreesboro · Structure no. 000000000006651

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 - 03 -6.44 over Saline Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 26 - 03 -6.44 over Saline Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2028. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 26 - 03 -6.44
CrossesSaline Creek
Location6.4 MI E of Murfreesboro
RouteState Highway 26
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.06265, -93.5809
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,006 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 -6.44 over Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 - 03 -6.44 over Saline 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 26 - 03 -6.44 over Saline Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 - 03 -6.44 over Saline Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 26 - 03 -6.44 over Saline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.