US Bridges

SH 15 S-1 Lm 17.11 over Dry Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 0.3 Mi.N of Newell · Structure no. 000000000007221

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 S-1 Lm 17.11 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 15 S-1 Lm 17.11 over Dry Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 15 S-1 Lm 17.11
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 Mi.N of Newell
RouteState Highway 15
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.16571, -92.74211
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2031
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 15 S-1 Lm 17.11 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 15 S-1 Lm 17.11 over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 15 S-1 Lm 17.11 over Dry Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 S-1 Lm 17.11 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 S-1 Lm 17.11 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.