US Bridges

SH 74 Searcy over Creek

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · 2.01 Miles N of JCT SH377 · Structure no. 0000000000X1498

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 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 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSH 74 Searcy
CrossesCreek
Location2.01 Miles N of JCT SH377
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates35.91632, -92.79044
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic1,200 by 2035
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 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74 Searcy over 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 August 2023.

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 23 ft (6.9 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.