US Bridges

SH-77/SEC-5/L1.919 over Big Creek

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · JCT SH 77 & 42 · Structure no. 000000000002003

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-77/SEC-5/L1.919 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH-77/SEC-5/L1.919 over Big Creek in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2028. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-77/SEC-5/L1.919
CrossesBig Creek
LocationJCT SH 77 & 42
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.36462, -90.2547
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic803 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-77/SEC-5/L1.919 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-77/SEC-5/L1.919 over Big 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-77/SEC-5/L1.919 over Big Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-77/SEC-5/L1.919 over Big Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH-77/SEC-5/L1.919 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.