US Bridges

SH 117-01- Lm 1.40 over Reeds Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1.40 MI NW JCT SH 25 · Structure no. 000000000003467

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 117-01- Lm 1.40 over Reeds Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 117-01- Lm 1.40 over Reeds Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 117-01- Lm 1.40
CrossesReeds Creek
Location1.40 MI NW JCT SH 25
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates35.98266, -91.33639
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic950 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 117-01- Lm 1.40 over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SH 117-01- Lm 1.40 over Reeds 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 117-01- Lm 1.40 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 117-01- Lm 1.40 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 117-01- Lm 1.40 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.