US Bridges

SH-306/SEC-0/L4.54 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · .22 MI E JCT SH 17 · Structure no. 000000000006084

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-306/SEC-0/L4.54 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-306/SEC-0/L4.54 over Buffalo Creek in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-306/SEC-0/L4.54
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.22 MI E JCT SH 17
RouteState Highway 306
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06248, -91.23596
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2015)
Projected traffic114 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-306/SEC-0/L4.54 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-306/SEC-0/L4.54 over Buffalo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH-306/SEC-0/L4.54 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-306/SEC-0/L4.54 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-306/SEC-0/L4.54 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.