US Bridges

SH 160 SEC.1- 0.00 over Red River

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · Miller-Lafayette CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006447

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,422 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 SEC.1- 0.00 over Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 160 SEC.1- 0.00 over Red River in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2028. The structure is 1,422 ft (433.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 160 SEC.1- 0.00
CrossesRed River
LocationMiller-Lafayette CO Line
RouteState Highway 160
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.08939, -93.85991
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,422 ft (433.4 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2018)
Projected traffic930 by 2028
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 160 SEC.1- 0.00 over Red River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 SEC.1- 0.00 over Red River 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 160 SEC.1- 0.00 over Red River carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 SEC.1- 0.00 over Red River?

The structure is 1,422 ft (433.4 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 SEC.1- 0.00 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.