US Bridges

SH-306/SEC-3/L0.46 over Taylor Creek

PoorPosted for load

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.46 MI East of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000M3973

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-306/SEC-3/L0.46 over Taylor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-306/SEC-3/L0.46 over Taylor Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2028. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-306/SEC-3/L0.46
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location0.46 MI East of JCT SH 1
RouteState Highway 306
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13231, -90.8034
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic1,041 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-306/SEC-3/L0.46 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-306/SEC-3/L0.46 over Taylor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH-306/SEC-3/L0.46 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-306/SEC-3/L0.46 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-306/SEC-3/L0.46 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.