US Bridges

State Highway 28 over Cedar Creek Relief

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 12.6 M E of US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000M0687

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 28 over Cedar Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 28 over Cedar Creek Relief in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Highway 28
CrossesCedar Creek Relief
Location12.6 M E of US 71
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.78575, -93.8265
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic366 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Cedar Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 28 over Cedar Creek Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 28 over Cedar Creek Relief carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 28 over Cedar Creek Relief?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns State Highway 28 over Cedar Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.