US Bridges

SH 105 over Hector Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 2.61 M S JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 0000000000X1609

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Hector Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 105 over Hector Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesHector Creek
Location2.61 M S JCT SH 27
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates35.41689, -92.96088
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2019)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 105 over Hector Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 over Hector 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Hector Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Hector Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 105 over Hector Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.