US Bridges

SH 13-07 Lm 2.54 over Crooked Creek

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 2.54 MI N US 79-HUMPHREY · Structure no. 000000000006442

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
422 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13-07 Lm 2.54 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 13-07 Lm 2.54 over Crooked Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2028. The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 13-07 Lm 2.54
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.54 MI N US 79-HUMPHREY
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates34.45696, -91.69717
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic535 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 13-07 Lm 2.54 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13-07 Lm 2.54 over Crooked 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 13-07 Lm 2.54 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 13-07 Lm 2.54 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13-07 Lm 2.54 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.