US Bridges

SH172 S-00 LM4.05 over Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 4.05 M N Cairo & US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000X0845

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH172 S-00 LM4.05 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH172 S-00 LM4.05 over Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH172 S-00 LM4.05
CrossesCreek
Location4.05 M N Cairo & US 82
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates33.26285, -92.83112
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2018)
Projected traffic465 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SH172 S-00 LM4.05 over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH172 S-00 LM4.05 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH172 S-00 LM4.05 over Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH172 S-00 LM4.05 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH172 S-00 LM4.05 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.