US Bridges

CR 60 over Bearhouse Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 0.72 MI N US 82-SNYDER · Structure no. 000000000004841

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
593
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60 over Bearhouse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60 over Bearhouse Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 593 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2022. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60
CrossesBearhouse Creek
Location0.72 MI N US 82-SNYDER
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyAshley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.29724, -91.60505
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2022
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 60 over Bearhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60 over Bearhouse 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does CR 60 over Bearhouse Creek carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 60 over Bearhouse Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60 over Bearhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.