US Bridges

State Highway 28 over Dakota Creek-Scott Co.

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 10.2 M E of Oklahoma Sl · Structure no. 0000000000M0679

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 28 over Dakota Creek-Scott Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying State Highway 28 over Dakota Creek-Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 28
CrossesDakota Creek-Scott Co.
Location10.2 M E of Oklahoma Sl
RouteState Highway 28
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.92568, -94.27829
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2018)
Projected traffic1,342 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 State Highway 28 over Dakota Creek-Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 28 over Dakota Creek-Scott Co. 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 28 over Dakota Creek-Scott Co. carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 28 over Dakota Creek-Scott Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 28 over Dakota Creek-Scott Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.