US Bridges

CR 606-E Sycamore over De Roche Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI So SH 128 · Structure no. 000000000021165

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 606-E Sycamore over De Roche Creek is a steel other carrying CR 606-E Sycamore over De Roche Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2007. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 606-E Sycamore
CrossesDe Roche Creek
Location1.25 MI So SH 128
RouteCounty Highway 606
Coordinates34.24966, -93.10147
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
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2007
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 606-E Sycamore over De Roche Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 606-E Sycamore over De Roche 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 606-E Sycamore over De Roche Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 606-E Sycamore over De Roche Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 606-E Sycamore over De Roche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.