Ar 74 Searcy over Long Creek
FairSearcy County, Arkansas · 10 Miles East of the JCT · Structure no. 000000000005764
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 242 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ar 74 Searcy over Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 74 Searcy over Long Creek in Searcy 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ar 74 Searcy over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ar 74 Searcy over Long 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ar 74 Searcy over Long Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ar 74 Searcy over Long Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ar 74 Searcy over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.