US Bridges

SH 1B over Higginbottom Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI S US 63 · Structure no. 0000000000X1037

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1B over Higginbottom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 1B over Higginbottom Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,870 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 1B
CrossesHigginbottom Creek
Location0.4 MI S US 63
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80191, -90.6959
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,870 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1B over Higginbottom Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 1B 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 1B over Higginbottom Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 1B over Higginbottom Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SH 1B over Higginbottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.