US Bridges

SH 160 - 03 - 0.46 over Walker Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Arkansas · .5 MI E JCT SH 53&160 · Structure no. 000000000006020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 - 03 - 0.46 over Walker Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 160 - 03 - 0.46 over Walker Creek in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 160 - 03 - 0.46
CrossesWalker Creek
Location.5 MI E JCT SH 53&160
RouteState Highway 160
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.11529, -93.50495
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic893 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 160 - 03 - 0.46 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 - 03 - 0.46 over Walker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 160 - 03 - 0.46 over Walker Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 - 03 - 0.46 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 - 03 - 0.46 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.