US Bridges

SH 309 over Little Piney Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · .72 MI N JCT SH 10 & 309 · Structure no. 000000000006076

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 309 over Little Piney Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 309 over Little Piney Creek in Yell 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 309
CrossesLittle Piney Creek
Location.72 MI N JCT SH 10 & 309
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates35.11762, -93.5332
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 309 over Little Piney Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 309 over Little Piney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 309 over Little Piney Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 309 over Little Piney Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 309 over Little Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.