US Bridges

SH 206 Boone over West Fork Crooked Creek

Fair

Boone County, Arkansas · 2.99 Miles South of JCT O · Structure no. 000000000005199

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 206 Boone over West Fork Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 206 Boone over West Fork Crooked Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 206 Boone
CrossesWest Fork Crooked Creek
Location2.99 Miles South of JCT O
RouteState Highway 206
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.15951, -93.17741
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 West Fork Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 206 Boone over West Fork 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 West Fork Crooked Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 Boone over West Fork Crooked Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 Boone over West Fork Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.