US Bridges

CR 60-B/COUNTRY Cl over Thomas Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI CR 60 & SH 9 JCT · Structure no. 000000000020790

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60-B/COUNTRY Cl over Thomas Creek is a steel continuous other carrying CR 60-B/COUNTRY Cl over Thomas Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2006. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60-B/COUNTRY Cl
CrossesThomas Creek
Location2.6 MI CR 60 & SH 9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.28257, -92.72409
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic299 by 2006
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60-B/COUNTRY Cl over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60-B/COUNTRY Cl over Thomas 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 60-B/COUNTRY Cl over Thomas Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 60-B/COUNTRY Cl over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60-B/COUNTRY Cl over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.