US Bridges

SH 74 Searcy over Long Creek

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI West JCT 74 & 66 · Structure no. 0000000000X0668

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

About this bridge

SH 74 Searcy over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 74 Searcy over 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 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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CarriesSH 74 Searcy
CrossesLong Creek
Location1.5 MI West JCT 74 & 66
RouteState Highway 74
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88338, -92.42802
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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 Long Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 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 SH 74 Searcy over Long Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 74 Searcy over Long Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SH 74 Searcy over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.