US Bridges

State Highway 28 over East Shadley Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 3.87 E Oklahoma Line · Structure no. 000000000006435

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 28 over East Shadley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Highway 28 over East Shadley Creek 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesState Highway 28
CrossesEast Shadley Creek
Location3.87 E Oklahoma Line
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.90827, -94.38518
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic537 by 2028
Trucks16%
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 State Highway 28 over East Shadley Creek built?

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

What condition is State Highway 28 over East Shadley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 28 over East Shadley Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 28 over East Shadley Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 28 over East Shadley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.