SH 28 over Pole Pen Creek
FairYell County, Arkansas · 5.96 MI N JCT SH 154 & 28 · Structure no. 0000000000X0160
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,661
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 28 over Pole Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 28 over Pole Pen 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 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,285 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 28 over Pole Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 28 over Pole Pen Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 28 over Pole Pen Creek carry?
About 1,661 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 28 over Pole Pen Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns SH 28 over Pole Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.