US Bridges

SH 251-01-LM 4.87 over Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 4.9 MI NW SH 115 · Structure no. 0000000000M2555

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 251-01-LM 4.87 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 251-01-LM 4.87 over 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 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 251-01-LM 4.87
CrossesCreek
Location4.9 MI NW SH 115
RouteState Highway 251
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.36208, -91.00066
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 251-01-LM 4.87 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 251-01-LM 4.87 over 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 4.87 over Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 251-01-LM 4.87 over Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 251-01-LM 4.87 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.