US Bridges

SH 229 Log 7.31 over Trace Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 3.8 M No CR 291 · Structure no. 000000000005832

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 229 Log 7.31 over Trace Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 229 Log 7.31 over Trace Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 229 Log 7.31
CrossesTrace Creek
Location3.8 M No CR 291
RouteState Highway 229
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50263, -92.64359
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 229 Log 7.31 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 229 Log 7.31 over Trace 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 229 Log 7.31 over Trace Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 229 Log 7.31 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 229 Log 7.31 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.