US Bridges

SH 10 over Achmum Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 7.24 Mi. E. S.H. 27 · Structure no. 0000000000X1082

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Achmum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10 over Achmum Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesAchmum Creek
Location7.24 Mi. E. S.H. 27
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates35.06739, -93.27014
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,646 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 10 over Achmum Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 over Achmum 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Achmum Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Achmum Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 10 over Achmum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.