US Bridges

SH 38 Log 7.75 over Powell Creek

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI W JCT SH 86 & 38 · Structure no. 000000000005525

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,199
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 38 Log 7.75 over Powell Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 38 Log 7.75 over Powell Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 38 Log 7.75
CrossesPowell Creek
Location1.2 MI W JCT SH 86 & 38
RouteState Highway 38
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.99498, -91.67209
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,199 (2018)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 38 Log 7.75 over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 38 Log 7.75 over Powell 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 38 Log 7.75 over Powell Creek carry?

About 1,199 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 38 Log 7.75 over Powell Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 38 Log 7.75 over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.