US Bridges

SH 338-1 Log 0.45 over Otter Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.49 MI E JCT SH 5 · Structure no. 000000000004198

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 338-1 Log 0.45 over Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 338-1 Log 0.45 over Otter Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 338-1 Log 0.45
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.49 MI E JCT SH 5
RouteState Highway 338
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67104, -92.41018
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$724,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 338-1 Log 0.45 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 338-1 Log 0.45 over Otter 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SH 338-1 Log 0.45 over Otter Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 338-1 Log 0.45 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 338-1 Log 0.45 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.