SH 872/N El Paso over Engineers Creek
FairPope County, Arkansas · 0.1 Mi. Sw. Jct. SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000X1265
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 436
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
SH 872/N El Paso over Engineers Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 872/N El Paso over Engineers Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 872/N El Paso over Engineers Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 872/N El Paso over Engineers 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 872/N El Paso over Engineers Creek carry?
About 436 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 872/N El Paso over Engineers Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 872/N El Paso over Engineers Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.