US Bridges

SH 22 over Little Hayes Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 4.33 MI SE of Logan Co. · Structure no. 000000000000406

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,261
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Little Hayes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 22 over Little Hayes Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 4,261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,494 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 22
CrossesLittle Hayes Creek
Location4.33 MI SE of Logan Co.
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.24918, -93.2151
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,261 (2018)
Projected traffic6,494 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 22 over Little Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 22 over Little Hayes 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Little Hayes Creek carry?

About 4,261 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Little Hayes Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Little Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.