US Bridges

HWY 175S over Big Otter Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · SH 175 & JCT SH 175S · Structure no. 0000000000X1728

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 175S over Big Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 175S over Big Otter Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY 175S
CrossesBig Otter Creek
LocationSH 175 & JCT SH 175S
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates36.30764, -91.52834
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2043
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 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 HWY 175S over Big Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 175S over Big Otter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 175S over Big Otter Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 175S over Big Otter Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY 175S over Big Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.