US Bridges

SH 10 over Smallwood Relief

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 3.98 MI East of Logan CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0306

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Smallwood Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10 over Smallwood Relief in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesSmallwood Relief
Location3.98 MI East of Logan CO
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates35.12606, -93.63892
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Smallwood Relief built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SH 10 over Smallwood Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Smallwood Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 10 over Smallwood Relief?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 10 over Smallwood Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.