US Bridges

SH 92 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 5.6 MI NE Conway CO L · Structure no. 0000000000M1668

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 92 over Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,653 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 92
CrossesCreek
Location5.6 MI NE Conway CO L
RouteState Highway 92
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.43798, -92.4304
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2018)
Projected traffic1,653 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 92 over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 92 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 92 over Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 92 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 92 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.