US Bridges

SH 10 over Mccargo Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI E SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000006537

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Mccargo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 10 over Mccargo Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,576 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesMccargo Creek
Location1.1 MI E SH 27
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates35.05397, -93.37247
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,576 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 10 over Mccargo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Mccargo Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10 over Mccargo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.