S. Elm Searcy over Gin Creek
FairPosted for loadWhite County, Arkansas · .10 South SH 36 · Structure no. 000000000019566
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Elm Searcy over Gin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Elm Searcy over Gin Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Elm Searcy over Gin Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. Elm Searcy over Gin 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S. Elm Searcy over Gin Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S. Elm Searcy over Gin Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns S. Elm Searcy over Gin Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.