US Bridges

SH 105 over Hector Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 3.60 MI So JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000000812

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Hector Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 105 over Hector Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 97 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,321 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 105
CrossesHector Creek
Location3.60 MI So JCT SH 27
RouteState Highway 105
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40329, -92.95729
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,321 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 105 over Hector Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SH 105 over Hector 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Hector Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Hector Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Hector Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.