US Bridges

SH 35 Log 4.92 over Holly Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI S of Benton · Structure no. 000000000003021

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 Log 4.92 over Holly Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 35 Log 4.92 over Holly Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,635 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH 35 Log 4.92
CrossesHolly Creek
Location2.0 MI S of Benton
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates34.52939, -92.54848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic5,635 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 Log 4.92 over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 Log 4.92 over Holly 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 Log 4.92 over Holly Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 Log 4.92 over Holly Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 Log 4.92 over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.