US Bridges

State Highway 248 over Shipman Creek

Poor

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.71 MI NE JCT SH 80 · Structure no. 0000000000X0391

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 248 over Shipman Creek is a steel culvert carrying State Highway 248 over Shipman Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3 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.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 248
CrossesShipman Creek
Location0.71 MI NE JCT SH 80
RouteState Highway 248
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.9067, -94.07441
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2018)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 248 over Shipman Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 248 over Shipman 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 248 over Shipman Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 248 over Shipman Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 248 over Shipman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.