SH 247 over Galla Creek
GoodPope County, Arkansas · 5.94 MI E of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000007115
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 490 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 247 over Galla Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 247 over Galla Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2029. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 247 over Galla Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 247 over Galla 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 247 over Galla Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 247 over Galla Creek?
The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns SH 247 over Galla Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.