US Bridges

SH-269/SEC-1/L2.29 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI East JCT SH 37 · Structure no. 0000000000M3924

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-269/SEC-1/L2.29 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-269/SEC-1/L2.29 over Creek in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH-269/SEC-1/L2.29
CrossesCreek
Location2.3 MI East JCT SH 37
RouteState Highway 269
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29746, -91.14915
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic239 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-269/SEC-1/L2.29 over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-269/SEC-1/L2.29 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH-269/SEC-1/L2.29 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-269/SEC-1/L2.29 over Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-269/SEC-1/L2.29 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.