US Bridges

SH 15 S-1 Lm 20.59 over Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI SW of JCT US &2 · Structure no. 0000000000M0406

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 S-1 Lm 20.59 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 15 S-1 Lm 20.59 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 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,692 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 15 S-1 Lm 20.59
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI SW of JCT US &2
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates33.18832, -92.69698
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2018)
Projected traffic8,692 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 20.59 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 15 S-1 Lm 20.59 over 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 15 S-1 Lm 20.59 over Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 S-1 Lm 20.59 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 S-1 Lm 20.59 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.