US Bridges

SH 10 over Rock Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.47 MI E of Logan CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000007002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 10 over Rock Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.47 MI E of Logan CO Lin
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates35.12937, -93.66388
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2028
Trucks14%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 10 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.