US Bridges

Ar HWY 115 over Spencer Creek

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · .93 MI S Missouri Line · Structure no. 0000000000X1686

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 115 over Spencer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 115 over Spencer Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAr HWY 115
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location.93 MI S Missouri Line
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates36.48513, -90.92591
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2022)
Projected traffic852 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ar HWY 115 over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 115 over Spencer 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 Ar HWY 115 over Spencer Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 115 over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 115 over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.