US Bridges

SH 338 Baseline RD over Little Fourche Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.18 MI W JCT SH 367 · Structure no. 000000000005943

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 338 Baseline RD over Little Fourche Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 338 Baseline RD over Little Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,554 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 338 Baseline RD
CrossesLittle Fourche Creek
Location0.18 MI W JCT SH 367
RouteState Highway 338
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.66741, -92.30912
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,554 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$974,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 338 Baseline RD over Little Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 338 Baseline RD over Little Fourche 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 338 Baseline RD over Little Fourche Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 338 Baseline RD over Little Fourche Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 338 Baseline RD over Little Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.