US Bridges

SH 15 S-1 Lm 3.32 over Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 3.32 MI NE of Louisiana · Structure no. 0000000000M0403

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 S-1 Lm 3.32 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 15 S-1 Lm 3.32 over Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 6 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 15 S-1 Lm 3.32
CrossesCreek
Location3.32 MI NE of Louisiana
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates33.04592, -92.9251
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic894 by 2028
Trucks19%
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 3.32 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 15 S-1 Lm 3.32 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 15 S-1 Lm 3.32 over Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 S-1 Lm 3.32 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 S-1 Lm 3.32 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.