US Bridges

SH 90-07-LM 2.16 over Eassis Creek

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, Arkansas · 2.16 MI SW JCT SH 90 & 93 · Structure no. 0000000000M1647

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90-07-LM 2.16 over Eassis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 90-07-LM 2.16 over Eassis Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2028. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 90-07-LM 2.16
CrossesEassis Creek
Location2.16 MI SW JCT SH 90 & 93
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.3419, -91.12315
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic758 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 90-07-LM 2.16 over Eassis Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 90-07-LM 2.16 over Eassis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 90-07-LM 2.16 over Eassis Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 90-07-LM 2.16 over Eassis Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90-07-LM 2.16 over Eassis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.