US Bridges

SH-149/SEC-5/L1.95 over Big Creek

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.96 MI North JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000005332

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-149/SEC-5/L1.95 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-149/SEC-5/L1.95 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2028. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-149/SEC-5/L1.95
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.96 MI North JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 149
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29848, -90.46659
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic865 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-149/SEC-5/L1.95 over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is SH-149/SEC-5/L1.95 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH-149/SEC-5/L1.95 over Big Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH-149/SEC-5/L1.95 over Big Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH-149/SEC-5/L1.95 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.