State Highway 248 over Poteau Creek
FairScott County, Arkansas · 0.18MI NE of JCT 80 & 248 · Structure no. 000000000005739
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 238 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 248 over Poteau Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 248 over Poteau Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2028. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 248 over Poteau Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 248 over Poteau 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 State Highway 248 over Poteau Creek carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 248 over Poteau Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 248 over Poteau Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.