US Bridges

SH 160 S4 Lm 4.53 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 4.53 MI E of Taylor · Structure no. 000000000003907

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 S4 Lm 4.53 over Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 160 S4 Lm 4.53 over Crooked Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 160 S4 Lm 4.53
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location4.53 MI E of Taylor
RouteState Highway 160
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.09898, -93.41836
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic520 (2018)
Projected traffic649 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 S4 Lm 4.53 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 S4 Lm 4.53 over Crooked 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 SH 160 S4 Lm 4.53 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 S4 Lm 4.53 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 S4 Lm 4.53 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.