US Bridges

SH 285 over Pine Mt. Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 4.1 W JCT US 65 · Structure no. 000000000005826

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 285 over Pine Mt. Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 285 over Pine Mt. Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,342 by 2028. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 285
CrossesPine Mt. Creek
Location4.1 W JCT US 65
RouteState Highway 285
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38311, -92.46219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2018)
Projected traffic2,342 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 285 over Pine Mt. Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 285 over Pine Mt. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 285 over Pine Mt. Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 285 over Pine Mt. Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 285 over Pine Mt. Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.