US Bridges

SH 251-01- Lm 8.88 over Cattle Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 8.8 MI NW SH 115 · Structure no. 0000000000M2557

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 251-01- Lm 8.88 over Cattle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 251-01- Lm 8.88 over Cattle 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 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 251-01- Lm 8.88
CrossesCattle Creek
Location8.8 MI NW SH 115
RouteState Highway 251
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.41701, -91.01308
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2018)
Projected traffic758 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 251-01- Lm 8.88 over Cattle Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 251-01- Lm 8.88 over Cattle 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 251-01- Lm 8.88 over Cattle Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 251-01- Lm 8.88 over Cattle Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 251-01- Lm 8.88 over Cattle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.