US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-13/L-0.42 over Lick Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 0.43 MI No ST Francis Cty · Structure no. 000000000006922

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,899
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-13/L-0.42 over Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-1/SEC-13/L-0.42 over Lick Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8,899 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH-1/SEC-13/L-0.42
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.43 MI No ST Francis Cty
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.15416, -90.80236
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,899 (2018)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-1/SEC-13/L-0.42 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-13/L-0.42 over Lick 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-13/L-0.42 over Lick Creek carry?

About 8,899 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-13/L-0.42 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC-13/L-0.42 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.