US Bridges

SH 154 over Woolsey Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · JCT SH 28 & 154 · Structure no. 0000000000M2081

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Woolsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 154 over Woolsey Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 154
CrossesWoolsey Creek
LocationJCT SH 28 & 154
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates35.11298, -93.23987
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2018)
Projected traffic854 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 154 over Woolsey Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 154 over Woolsey 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SH 154 over Woolsey Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Woolsey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 154 over Woolsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.