US Bridges

SH 206 Boone over Crooked Creek

Fair

Boone County, Arkansas · .50 Miles East of JCT of · Structure no. 000000000003559

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,106
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 206 Boone over Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 206 Boone over Crooked Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 206 Boone
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.50 Miles East of JCT of
RouteState Highway 206
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.1421, -93.10971
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,106 (2018)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 206 Boone over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 206 Boone over Crooked 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 206 Boone over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 Boone over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 Boone over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.