US Bridges

SH 15 S-1 Lm 15.53 over Turkey Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 7.3 SW of JCT US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000X0424

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 S-1 Lm 15.53 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 15 S-1 Lm 15.53 over Turkey Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 15 S-1 Lm 15.53
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7.3 SW of JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates33.15948, -92.76629
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,204 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 15.53 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 15 S-1 Lm 15.53 over Turkey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 15 S-1 Lm 15.53 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 S-1 Lm 15.53 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 S-1 Lm 15.53 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.