US Bridges

SH 250-SCOTT Co. over Hunt Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 9.8 NE US 71B · Structure no. 0000000000X0222

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 250-SCOTT Co. over Hunt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 250-SCOTT Co. over Hunt Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 250-SCOTT Co.
CrossesHunt Creek
Location9.8 NE US 71B
RouteState Highway 250
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8976, -93.90746
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic354 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH 250-SCOTT Co. over Hunt Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 250-SCOTT Co. over Hunt 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 250-SCOTT Co. over Hunt Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 250-SCOTT Co. over Hunt Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 250-SCOTT Co. over Hunt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.