US Bridges

SH 74 Searcy over Creek

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 6.35MI W JCT US 65 · Structure no. 0000000000X0285

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 74 Searcy over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 74 Searcy over Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 74 Searcy
CrossesCreek
Location6.35MI W JCT US 65
RouteState Highway 74
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.9105, -92.8112
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 74 Searcy over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74 Searcy over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 74 Searcy over Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 74 Searcy over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 74 Searcy over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.