US Bridges

SH-600/SEC22/L1.06 over Willow Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 1.06 E JCT SH 284 & 600 · Structure no. 0000000000M3895

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
327
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-600/SEC22/L1.06 over Willow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-600/SEC22/L1.06 over Willow Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-600/SEC22/L1.06
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.06 E JCT SH 284 & 600
RouteState Highway 600
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16159, -90.71717
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (1987)
Projected traffic283 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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-600/SEC22/L1.06 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-600/SEC22/L1.06 over Willow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH-600/SEC22/L1.06 over Willow Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-600/SEC22/L1.06 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH-600/SEC22/L1.06 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.