US Bridges

SH35 SEC5 Lm 12.42 over Big Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 4.86 MI W JCT SH 15 · Structure no. 000000000003415

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH35 SEC5 Lm 12.42 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH35 SEC5 Lm 12.42 over Big Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesSH35 SEC5 Lm 12.42
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.86 MI W JCT SH 15
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates33.82983, -92.08315
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic694 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SH35 SEC5 Lm 12.42 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH35 SEC5 Lm 12.42 over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH35 SEC5 Lm 12.42 over Big Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH35 SEC5 Lm 12.42 over Big Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH35 SEC5 Lm 12.42 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.