US Bridges

SH 251-01- Lm 2.50 over Knotts Creek

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI NW SH 115 · Structure no. 000000000006608

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 251-01- Lm 2.50 over Knotts Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 251-01- Lm 2.50 over Knotts Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 251-01- Lm 2.50
CrossesKnotts Creek
Location2.5 MI NW SH 115
RouteState Highway 251
Coordinates36.3309, -90.98727
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2018)
Projected traffic1,391 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2.50 over Knotts Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 251-01- Lm 2.50 over Knotts 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 251-01- Lm 2.50 over Knotts Creek carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 251-01- Lm 2.50 over Knotts Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 251-01- Lm 2.50 over Knotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.