US Bridges

SH 10 over Ashley Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 0.16 M. E. Logan Co. Line · Structure no. 0000000000X1283

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Ashley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10 over Ashley Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesAshley Creek
Location0.16 M. E. Logan Co. Line
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates35.13092, -93.70417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Ashley Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 over Ashley 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 Ashley Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Ashley Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 10 over Ashley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.