US Bridges

State Highway 28 over Lookout Creek

PoorPosted for load

Scott County, Arkansas · 15.1 M E of Oklahoma Sl · Structure no. 0000000000M0683

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 28 over Lookout Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying State Highway 28 over Lookout Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesState Highway 28
CrossesLookout Creek
Location15.1 M E of Oklahoma Sl
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.93458, -94.19412
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (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 Lookout Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 28 over Lookout Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 28 over Lookout Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 28 over Lookout Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 28 over Lookout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.