US Bridges

SH-1/SEC14/L10.022 over Wolfe Creek

Poor

Cross County, Arkansas · 10 MI North JCT W US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000A0950

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC14/L10.022 over Wolfe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-1/SEC14/L10.022 over Wolfe Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,672 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH-1/SEC14/L10.022
CrossesWolfe Creek
Location10 MI North JCT W US 64
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.39094, -90.77039
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,672 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$915,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-1/SEC14/L10.022 over Wolfe Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC14/L10.022 over Wolfe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC14/L10.022 over Wolfe Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC14/L10.022 over Wolfe Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC14/L10.022 over Wolfe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.