US Bridges

State Highway 28 over East Shadley Creek

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 3.96 Mi. E. Oklahoma Line · Structure no. 000000000021305

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 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 culvert 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 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesState Highway 28
CrossesEast Shadley Creek
Location3.96 Mi. E. Oklahoma Line
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.90821, -94.38347
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 July 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 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Highway 28 over East Shadley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.