US Bridges

SH 74 Searcy over Branch of Long Creek

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · 16 MI E of JCT 27&74 · Structure no. 0000000000X0667

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 74 Searcy over Branch of Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 74 Searcy over Branch of Long Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 74 Searcy
CrossesBranch of Long Creek
Location16 MI E of JCT 27&74
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates35.89076, -92.43171
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic201 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 SH 74 Searcy over Branch of Long Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74 Searcy over Branch of Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 74 Searcy over Branch of Long Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 74 Searcy over Branch of Long Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 74 Searcy over Branch of Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.