SH 160 SEC.02-9.00 over Bodcaw Creek
PoorLafayette County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI W JCT SH 160 & 53 · Structure no. 000000000003749
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 532 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 160 SEC.02-9.00 over Bodcaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 160 SEC.02-9.00 over Bodcaw Creek in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2028. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 160 SEC.02-9.00 over Bodcaw Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 160 SEC.02-9.00 over Bodcaw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 160 SEC.02-9.00 over Bodcaw Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 160 SEC.02-9.00 over Bodcaw Creek?
The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 160 SEC.02-9.00 over Bodcaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.