US Bridges

Searcy SH 333 over Forest Creek

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 0.74 MI N JCT SH 27 & 333 · Structure no. 0000000000M3755

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Searcy SH 333 over Forest Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Searcy SH 333 over Forest Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSearcy SH 333
CrossesForest Creek
Location0.74 MI N JCT SH 27 & 333
RouteState Highway 333
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89503, -92.68237
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic767 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Searcy SH 333 over Forest Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Searcy SH 333 over Forest 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Searcy SH 333 over Forest Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Searcy SH 333 over Forest Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Searcy SH 333 over Forest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.