US Bridges

SH-118/SEC-3/7.63 over Big Creek

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI SW JCT SH 42 & 118 · Structure no. 000000000004194

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-118/SEC-3/7.63 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SH-118/SEC-3/7.63 over Big Creek in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2028. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-118/SEC-3/7.63
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.6 MI SW JCT SH 42 & 118
RouteState Highway 118
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33567, -90.38029
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2018)
Projected traffic358 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-118/SEC-3/7.63 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-118/SEC-3/7.63 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH-118/SEC-3/7.63 over Big Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-118/SEC-3/7.63 over Big Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH-118/SEC-3/7.63 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.