US Bridges

State HWY 91 over Big Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.58 MI E JCT US 63 · Structure no. 000000000006888

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,234
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State HWY 91 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State HWY 91 over Big Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,234 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState HWY 91
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.58 MI E JCT US 63
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates35.8526, -90.75062
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,234 (2018)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State HWY 91 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is State HWY 91 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does State HWY 91 over Big Creek carry?

About 9,234 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State HWY 91 over Big Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns State HWY 91 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.