US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-2/L15.70 over Cooper Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · .20 MI West JCT of SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000003036

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-2/L15.70 over Cooper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-42/SEC-2/L15.70 over Cooper Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-42/SEC-2/L15.70
CrossesCooper Creek
Location.20 MI West JCT of SH 1
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40239, -90.7631
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic590 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-42/SEC-2/L15.70 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-2/L15.70 over Cooper 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-2/L15.70 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-2/L15.70 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-2/L15.70 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.