US Bridges

SH 28 over Harris Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 3.83 MI N JCT SH 154 & 28 · Structure no. 0000000000X0159

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 28 over Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 28 over Harris Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,285 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 28
CrossesHarris Creek
Location3.83 MI N JCT SH 154 & 28
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates35.15628, -93.21049
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic1,661 (2018)
Projected traffic2,285 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 28 over Harris 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 28 over Harris Creek carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 28 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 28 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.