US Bridges

SH 10 over Keeland Creek

FairPosted for load

Yell County, Arkansas · 7.14 MI W Perry CO in Ola · Structure no. 000000000000703

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Keeland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 10 over Keeland Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 97 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,095 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesKeeland Creek
Location7.14 MI W Perry CO in Ola
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates35.02994, -93.22351
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic7,095 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 10 over Keeland Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 10 over Keeland 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 10 over Keeland Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Keeland Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10 over Keeland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.