US Bridges

SH 160-12 Lm 5.41 over Creek

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 6.5 MI W US 65-CHICOT JCT · Structure no. 0000000000M3153

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160-12 Lm 5.41 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 160-12 Lm 5.41 over Creek in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 160-12 Lm 5.41
CrossesCreek
Location6.5 MI W US 65-CHICOT JCT
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates33.21222, -91.36757
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2018)
Projected traffic513 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 160-12 Lm 5.41 over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160-12 Lm 5.41 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 160-12 Lm 5.41 over Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 160-12 Lm 5.41 over Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160-12 Lm 5.41 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.