US Bridges

SH 87/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI SE of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000006000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87/STONE County
CrossesSo Sylamore Creek
Location3.4 MI SE of SH 14
RouteState Highway 87
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.93039, -92.16075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic636 by 2028
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 SH 87/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87/STONE County over So Sylamore 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 87/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.