US Bridges

SH 28 over Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 4.04 MI E of Scott Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0568

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 28 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 28 over Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 28
CrossesCreek
Location4.04 MI E of Scott Line
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.87749, -93.64774
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic409 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 28 over Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 28 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 28 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.