US Bridges

SH 251-01- Lm 6.33 over Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 6.3 MI NW SH 115 · Structure no. 0000000000M2556

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 251-01- Lm 6.33 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 251-01- Lm 6.33 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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 6.33
CrossesCreek
Location6.3 MI NW SH 115
RouteState Highway 251
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.38232, -91.00652
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 251-01- Lm 6.33 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 251-01- Lm 6.33 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 6.33 over Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 251-01- Lm 6.33 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 251-01- Lm 6.33 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.