US Bridges

SH 28-SCOTT Co. over Barclay Creek

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 6.0 MI E JCT of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002659

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 28-SCOTT Co. over Barclay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 28-SCOTT Co. over Barclay 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 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 28-SCOTT Co.
CrossesBarclay Creek
Location6.0 MI E JCT of US 71
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.79594, -93.93745
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic366 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 SH 28-SCOTT Co. over Barclay Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 28-SCOTT Co. over Barclay 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SH 28-SCOTT Co. over Barclay Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 28-SCOTT Co. over Barclay Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 28-SCOTT Co. over Barclay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.