US Bridges

SH 17-00 Lm 7.50 over Big Creek

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 6.0 MI S SH 153-ETHEL · Structure no. 0000000000M0462

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 17-00 Lm 7.50 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 17-00 Lm 7.50 over Big Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 17-00 Lm 7.50
CrossesBig Creek
Location6.0 MI S SH 153-ETHEL
RouteState Highway 17
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.24531, -91.17619
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic195 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 17-00 Lm 7.50 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 17-00 Lm 7.50 over Big Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 17-00 Lm 7.50 over Big Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 17-00 Lm 7.50 over Big Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17-00 Lm 7.50 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.