US Bridges

SH 249 Log 1.10 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI N US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000X1153

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 Log 1.10 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 249 Log 1.10 over Hurricane Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249 Log 1.10
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.1 MI N US 70
RouteState Highway 249
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7965, -91.58792
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2018)
Projected traffic686 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 249 Log 1.10 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 Log 1.10 over Hurricane 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 Log 1.10 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 Log 1.10 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 249 Log 1.10 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.