US Bridges

SH 86 Log 7.99 over Buck Creek

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 7.97 MI S JCT SH 38-86 · Structure no. 000000000005838

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 86 Log 7.99 over Buck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 86 Log 7.99 over Buck Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 86 Log 7.99
CrossesBuck Creek
Location7.97 MI S JCT SH 38-86
RouteState Highway 86
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.88027, -91.65597
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic337 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 86 Log 7.99 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 86 Log 7.99 over Buck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 86 Log 7.99 over Buck Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 Log 7.99 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 86 Log 7.99 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.