US Bridges

Arkansas HWY 60 over Toad Suck Ferry L&d

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 7 Mi. W of Conway · Structure no. AHTD00000005279

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,750 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Arkansas HWY 60 over Toad Suck Ferry L&d is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arkansas HWY 60 over Toad Suck Ferry L&d in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,815 by 2041. The structure is 2,750 ft (838.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesArkansas HWY 60
CrossesToad Suck Ferry L&d
Location7 Mi. W of Conway
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates35.0775, -92.54111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionApril 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+21 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,750 ft (838.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic8,815 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkansas HWY 60 over Toad Suck Ferry L&d built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkansas HWY 60 over Toad Suck Ferry L&d 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Arkansas HWY 60 over Toad Suck Ferry L&d carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Arkansas HWY 60 over Toad Suck Ferry L&d?

The structure is 2,750 ft (838.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Arkansas HWY 60 over Toad Suck Ferry L&d?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil) and maintained by the State Highway Agency.