US Bridges

SH 329 SEC.01-1.16 over Bear Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.2 M E JCT SH 41@ Dequee · Structure no. 000000000005639

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 329 SEC.01-1.16 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 329 SEC.01-1.16 over Bear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,737 by 2028. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSH 329 SEC.01-1.16
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.2 M E JCT SH 41@ Dequee
RouteState Highway 329
Coordinates34.03428, -94.31021
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,737 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 329 SEC.01-1.16 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 329 SEC.01-1.16 over Bear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 329 SEC.01-1.16 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 329 SEC.01-1.16 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 329 SEC.01-1.16 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.