US Bridges

SH 60 over Tucker Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E Toad Suck Dam · Structure no. 000000000006812

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,128
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Tucker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 60 over Tucker Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,072 by 2038. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 60
CrossesTucker Creek
Location2.2 MI E Toad Suck Dam
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates35.07107, -92.50235
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,128 (2018)
Projected traffic5,072 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 60 over Tucker Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 over Tucker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Tucker Creek carry?

About 5,128 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Tucker Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 over Tucker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.