SH 86 Log 0.15 over Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadPrairie County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI E JCT SH 63 · Structure no. 0000000000M1585
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 268
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Log 0.15 over Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 Log 0.15 over Oak Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 86 Log 0.15 over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Log 0.15 over Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 86 Log 0.15 over Oak Creek carry?
About 268 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Log 0.15 over Oak Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Log 0.15 over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.