US Bridges

Shawneedropzone RD over Creek Br 015

PoorClosed to traffic

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.93 MI N.Of S Boundaryrd · Structure no. 000000000023540

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1984 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Shawneedropzone RD over Creek Br 015 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shawneedropzone RD over Creek Br 015 in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2004. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShawneedropzone RD
CrossesCreek Br 015
Location1.93 MI N.Of S Boundaryrd
RouteState Lands Road 23740
Coordinates35.24537, -94.21154
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1984)
Projected traffic120 by 2004
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Shawneedropzone RD over Creek Br 015 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shawneedropzone RD over Creek Br 015 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Shawneedropzone RD over Creek Br 015 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shawneedropzone RD over Creek Br 015?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Shawneedropzone RD over Creek Br 015?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.