SH 18 over Cockle Burr Creek
GoodCraighead County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E JCT 139 & 18 · Structure no. 000000000007363
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 329 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 18 over Cockle Burr Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 18 over Cockle Burr Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 18 over Cockle Burr Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 18 over Cockle Burr 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 18 over Cockle Burr Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 18 over Cockle Burr Creek?
The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns SH 18 over Cockle Burr Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.