US Bridges

Shannon Hills Dr. over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Arkansas · .10 M E Clayton DR · Structure no. 000000000021978

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
846
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shannon Hills Dr. over Otter Creek is a steel other carrying Shannon Hills Dr. over Otter Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 846 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,749 by 2022. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShannon Hills Dr.
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.10 M E Clayton DR
RouteCity Street 52595
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.62333, -92.40036
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2018)
Projected traffic2,749 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$329,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shannon Hills Dr. over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Shannon Hills Dr. over Otter 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Shannon Hills Dr. over Otter Creek carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shannon Hills Dr. over Otter Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shannon Hills Dr. over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.