US Bridges

South Sardis Road over Hurricane Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 4.4 M N Grant CO Line · Structure no. 000000000004249

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
310 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Sardis Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Sardis Road over Hurricane Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2007. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSouth Sardis Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location4.4 M N Grant CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates34.51106, -92.41489
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2007
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Sardis Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Sardis Road over Hurricane 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does South Sardis Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Sardis Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns South Sardis Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.