SH 5/STONE County over Sylamore Creek
PoorStone County, Arkansas · .3 MI N JCT SH 14 W · Structure no. 000000000001899
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 426 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 5/STONE County over Sylamore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5/STONE County over Sylamore Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, 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 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.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2028. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 5/STONE County over Sylamore Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 5/STONE County over Sylamore Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 5/STONE County over Sylamore Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 5/STONE County over Sylamore Creek?
The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SH 5/STONE County over Sylamore Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.