US Bridges

SH 301 SEC.01-8.01 over Clear Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 8.2 MI SE of Murfreesboro · Structure no. 0000000000X0180

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 301 SEC.01-8.01 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 301 SEC.01-8.01 over Clear Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 301 SEC.01-8.01
CrossesClear Creek
Location8.2 MI SE of Murfreesboro
RouteState Highway 301
Coordinates33.99097, -93.60706
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 SEC.01-8.01 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 301 SEC.01-8.01 over Clear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 301 SEC.01-8.01 over Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 301 SEC.01-8.01 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 301 SEC.01-8.01 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.