US Bridges

SH 254 over Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 1 MI NE of Chimes · Structure no. 0000000000X0802

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 254 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 254 over Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 254
CrossesCreek
Location1 MI NE of Chimes
RouteState Highway 254
Coordinates35.71348, -92.72077
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic262 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 254 over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 254 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 254 over Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 254 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns SH 254 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.