US Bridges

SH 307 over Wild Creek Rel

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 3.20 MI E of Blufton · Structure no. 0000000000X0729

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 307 over Wild Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 307 over Wild Creek Rel in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 307
CrossesWild Creek Rel
Location3.20 MI E of Blufton
RouteState Highway 307
Coordinates34.896, -93.51199
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 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 traffic83 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 307 over Wild Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 307 over Wild Creek Rel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 307 over Wild Creek Rel carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 307 over Wild Creek Rel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 307 over Wild Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.