US Bridges

SH 10 over Cedar Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.5 Mi. Se. SH 309 · Structure no. 000000000006887

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,514
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 10 over Cedar Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,514 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,728 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5 Mi. Se. SH 309
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates35.10492, -93.50484
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,514 (2018)
Projected traffic3,728 by 2028
Trucks11%
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 10 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 over Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,514 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Cedar Creek?

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

Who owns SH 10 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.