US Bridges

SH 28 over Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 8.38 M E of SH 27 · Structure no. 0000000000M0704

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 28 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 28 over Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,367 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 28
CrossesCreek
Location8.38 M E of SH 27
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates35.01453, -93.26272
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic3,367 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 28 over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SH 28 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 28 over Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 28 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 28 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.