US Bridges

SH 1-05 Lm 7.36 over Big Creek

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI S SH 153-STCHARLES · Structure no. 000000000003939

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-05 Lm 7.36 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 1-05 Lm 7.36 over Big Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,703 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 1-05 Lm 7.36
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.8 MI S SH 153-STCHARLES
RouteState Highway 1
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.36447, -91.23586
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,703 by 2028
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1-05 Lm 7.36 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 1-05 Lm 7.36 over Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 1-05 Lm 7.36 over Big Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-05 Lm 7.36 over Big Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 1-05 Lm 7.36 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.