US Bridges

SH 5/ Stone County over Little Racoon Creek

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 8.52 MI NW of Cleburne CO · Structure no. 000000000007231

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
891 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5/ Stone County over Little Racoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5/ Stone County over Little Racoon Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 891 ft (271.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH 5/ Stone County
CrossesLittle Racoon Creek
Location8.52 MI NW of Cleburne CO
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates35.7963, -91.9805
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length891 ft (271.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 5/ Stone County over Little Racoon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5/ Stone County over Little Racoon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 5/ Stone County over Little Racoon Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 5/ Stone County over Little Racoon Creek?

The structure is 891 ft (271.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5/ Stone County over Little Racoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.