US Bridges

SH 24 SEC.00-7.18 over Mill Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · .25 MI N JCT of SH 41 · Structure no. 0000000000M3606

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 SEC.00-7.18 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24 SEC.00-7.18 over Mill Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 24 SEC.00-7.18
CrossesMill Creek
Location.25 MI N JCT of SH 41
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates33.94163, -94.35937
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic473 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 24 SEC.00-7.18 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 24 SEC.00-7.18 over Mill 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 24 SEC.00-7.18 over Mill Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 SEC.00-7.18 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 SEC.00-7.18 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.