US Bridges

SH-1/SEC14/L11.394 over Cooper Creek

Poor

Cross County, Arkansas · .20 MI North JCT of SH 42 · Structure no. 000000000002700

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,203
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC14/L11.394 over Cooper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-1/SEC14/L11.394 over Cooper Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,203 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,442 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC14/L11.394
CrossesCooper Creek
Location.20 MI North JCT of SH 42
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40606, -90.75567
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,203 (2018)
Projected traffic3,442 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$604,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-1/SEC14/L11.394 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC14/L11.394 over Cooper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC14/L11.394 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 4,203 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC14/L11.394 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC14/L11.394 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.