US Bridges

SH 251-01- Lm 7.15 over Tennessee Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 7.15 MI NW JCT SH 115 · Structure no. 000000000003634

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 251-01- Lm 7.15 over Tennessee Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 251-01- Lm 7.15 over Tennessee Creek in Randolph 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 251-01- Lm 7.15
CrossesTennessee Creek
Location7.15 MI NW JCT SH 115
RouteState Highway 251
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.39343, -91.00794
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic1,391 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 251-01- Lm 7.15 over Tennessee Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 251-01- Lm 7.15 over Tennessee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 251-01- Lm 7.15 over Tennessee Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 251-01- Lm 7.15 over Tennessee Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 251-01- Lm 7.15 over Tennessee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.