US Bridges

SH 28-SCOTT Co. over West Fork Shadley Cr.

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 3.27 MI E Oklahoma Line · Structure no. 000000000006434

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 28-SCOTT Co. over West Fork Shadley Cr. is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 28-SCOTT Co. over West Fork Shadley Cr. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 28-SCOTT Co.
CrossesWest Fork Shadley Cr.
Location3.27 MI E Oklahoma Line
RouteState Highway 28
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.90757, -94.39535
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic683 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 West Fork Shadley Cr. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 28-SCOTT Co. over West Fork Shadley Cr. 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 28-SCOTT Co. over West Fork Shadley Cr. carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 28-SCOTT Co. over West Fork Shadley Cr.?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 28-SCOTT Co. over West Fork Shadley Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.