US Bridges

State Highway 28 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 1.39 M E US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002648

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 28 over Thompson Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 28 over Thompson Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 28
CrossesThompson Creek
Location1.39 M E US 71
RouteState Highway 28
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8076, -94.0152
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic927 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 State Highway 28 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 28 over Thompson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 28 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 28 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 28 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.