SH 160 S-7 Lm 6.59 over Moro Creek
PoorCalhoun County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI W of Jersey · Structure no. 000000000003610
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 550 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 160 S-7 Lm 6.59 over Moro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 160 S-7 Lm 6.59 over Moro Creek in Calhoun 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2028. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 160 S-7 Lm 6.59 over Moro Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 160 S-7 Lm 6.59 over Moro Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 160 S-7 Lm 6.59 over Moro Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 160 S-7 Lm 6.59 over Moro Creek?
The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 160 S-7 Lm 6.59 over Moro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.