US Bridges

SH118/SEC3/L12.169 over Big Creek

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.21 MI North JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000005331

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH118/SEC3/L12.169 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH118/SEC3/L12.169 over Big Creek in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 383 by 2028. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH118/SEC3/L12.169
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.21 MI North JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 118
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.2948, -90.43276
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2018)
Projected traffic383 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 SH118/SEC3/L12.169 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH118/SEC3/L12.169 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH118/SEC3/L12.169 over Big Creek carry?

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

How long is SH118/SEC3/L12.169 over Big Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH118/SEC3/L12.169 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.