SH-42/SEC5/L-4.719 over Big Creek
FairCrittenden County, Arkansas · 1.30 MI East JCT SH 118 · Structure no. 000000000005243
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 222 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-42/SEC5/L-4.719 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-42/SEC5/L-4.719 over Big Creek in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2028. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-42/SEC5/L-4.719 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-42/SEC5/L-4.719 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-42/SEC5/L-4.719 over Big Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH-42/SEC5/L-4.719 over Big Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH-42/SEC5/L-4.719 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.