US Bridges

SH 46-02 Lm 6.18 over Cox Creek Relief

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI N SH 229-LEOLA · Structure no. 000000000003533

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46-02 Lm 6.18 over Cox Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 46-02 Lm 6.18 over Cox Creek Relief in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 46-02 Lm 6.18
CrossesCox Creek Relief
Location1.5 MI N SH 229-LEOLA
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates34.19563, -92.56664
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 46-02 Lm 6.18 over Cox Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46-02 Lm 6.18 over Cox Creek Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 46-02 Lm 6.18 over Cox Creek Relief carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 46-02 Lm 6.18 over Cox Creek Relief?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46-02 Lm 6.18 over Cox Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.