US Bridges

SH 160 S-8 LM0.36 over Moro Creek Relief

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · .36 MI E of Calhoun CO · Structure no. 000000000003611

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 S-8 LM0.36 over Moro Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 160 S-8 LM0.36 over Moro Creek Relief in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2028. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 160 S-8 LM0.36
CrossesMoro Creek Relief
Location.36 MI E of Calhoun CO
RouteState Highway 160
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.43163, -92.33247
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 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 traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic677 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 160 S-8 LM0.36 over Moro Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 S-8 LM0.36 over Moro Creek Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 160 S-8 LM0.36 over Moro Creek Relief carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 S-8 LM0.36 over Moro Creek Relief?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 S-8 LM0.36 over Moro Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.