US Bridges

SH 298 -5 Log 4.27 over Dog Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 4.27 MI E JCT SH 9 & 298 · Structure no. 000000000006892

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 298 -5 Log 4.27 over Dog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 298 -5 Log 4.27 over Dog Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 298 -5 Log 4.27
CrossesDog Creek
Location4.27 MI E JCT SH 9 & 298
RouteState Highway 298
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70398, -92.7008
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic454 by 2028
Trucks9%
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 298 -5 Log 4.27 over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 298 -5 Log 4.27 over Dog 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SH 298 -5 Log 4.27 over Dog Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 298 -5 Log 4.27 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 298 -5 Log 4.27 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.