US Bridges

SH-1B/SEC14B/L0.21 over Cooper Creek

FairPosted for load

Cross County, Arkansas · 0.21 MI No of JCT SH 42 · Structure no. 0000000000M0045

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1B/SEC14B/L0.21 over Cooper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-1B/SEC14B/L0.21 over Cooper Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSH-1B/SEC14B/L0.21
CrossesCooper Creek
Location0.21 MI No of JCT SH 42
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.40542, -90.75281
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic615 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-1B/SEC14B/L0.21 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1B/SEC14B/L0.21 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH-1B/SEC14B/L0.21 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-1B/SEC14B/L0.21 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1B/SEC14B/L0.21 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.