US Bridges

SH 38 Log 3.38 over Plains Creek

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W JCT SH 13 & 38 · Structure no. 0000000000M0835

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 38 Log 3.38 over Plains Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 38 Log 3.38 over Plains Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 38 Log 3.38
CrossesPlains Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT SH 13 & 38
RouteState Highway 38
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.98577, -91.74631
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2018)
Projected traffic985 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 38 Log 3.38 over Plains Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 38 Log 3.38 over Plains 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 38 Log 3.38 over Plains Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 38 Log 3.38 over Plains Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 38 Log 3.38 over Plains Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.