SH-1/SEC-13/L-2.37 over Bear Pen Creek
FairCross County, Arkansas · 2.37 MI No ST Francis Cty · Structure no. 000000000006923
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,880
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-1/SEC-13/L-2.37 over Bear Pen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-1/SEC-13/L-2.37 over Bear Pen 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 8,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,344 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-1/SEC-13/L-2.37 over Bear Pen Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-1/SEC-13/L-2.37 over Bear Pen 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-2.37 over Bear Pen Creek carry?
About 8,880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-1/SEC-13/L-2.37 over Bear Pen Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 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-2.37 over Bear Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.