US Bridges

SH-284/SEC-3/L7.39 over Crow Creek

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.8 Miles of I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006755

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-284/SEC-3/L7.39 over Crow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-284/SEC-3/L7.39 over Crow Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,573 by 2028. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-284/SEC-3/L7.39
CrossesCrow Creek
Location1.8 Miles of I-40
RouteState Highway 284
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.0596, -90.75716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,573 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-284/SEC-3/L7.39 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-284/SEC-3/L7.39 over Crow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH-284/SEC-3/L7.39 over Crow Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-284/SEC-3/L7.39 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH-284/SEC-3/L7.39 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.