US Bridges

State Highway 28 over Square Rock Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI W JCT HWY 71-10 · Structure no. 000000000006749

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 28 over Square Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 28 over Square Rock Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 28
CrossesSquare Rock Creek
Location0.3 MI W JCT HWY 71-10
RouteState Highway 28
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.94108, -94.10792
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic1,159 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 28 over Square Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 28 over Square Rock 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 Square Rock Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 28 over Square Rock Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 28 over Square Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.