US Bridges

SH 333 Searcy over Dry Creek

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · 2.37M E.Us 65 · Structure no. 0000000000X1360

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 333 Searcy over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 333 Searcy over Dry Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 333 Searcy
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.37M E.Us 65
RouteState Highway 333
Coordinates35.99949, -92.7271
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic440 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 333 Searcy over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 333 Searcy over Dry 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 May 2024.

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

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 333 Searcy over Dry Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 333 Searcy over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.