US Bridges

SH 160 S8 LM5.21 over Beech Creek

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI W of Hermitage · Structure no. 000000000006659

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 S8 LM5.21 over Beech Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 160 S8 LM5.21 over Beech Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2028. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 160 S8 LM5.21
CrossesBeech Creek
Location4.5 MI W of Hermitage
RouteState Highway 160
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.43685, -92.2532
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 S8 LM5.21 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 S8 LM5.21 over Beech 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 160 S8 LM5.21 over Beech Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 S8 LM5.21 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 S8 LM5.21 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.