US Bridges

SH 1-17- Lm 6.66 over Higginbottom Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI S of US 63 · Structure no. 000000000005475

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,518
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-17- Lm 6.66 over Higginbottom Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 1-17- Lm 6.66 over Higginbottom Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 17,518 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,700 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 1-17- Lm 6.66
CrossesHigginbottom Creek
Location0.7 MI S of US 63
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.79629, -90.66967
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,518 (2018)
Projected traffic23,700 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1-17- Lm 6.66 over Higginbottom Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 1-17- Lm 6.66 over Higginbottom 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 1-17- Lm 6.66 over Higginbottom Creek carry?

About 17,518 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-17- Lm 6.66 over Higginbottom Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 1-17- Lm 6.66 over Higginbottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.