US Bridges

SH 117-01- Lm 3.99 over Big Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · .22 MI S JCT SH 115 & 117 · Structure no. 000000000003468

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 117-01- Lm 3.99 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 117-01- Lm 3.99 over Big Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2028. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 117-01- Lm 3.99
CrossesBig Creek
Location.22 MI S JCT SH 115 & 117
RouteState Highway 117
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.01972, -91.33614
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (83 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic737 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 3.99 over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 117-01- Lm 3.99 over Big 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 117-01- Lm 3.99 over Big Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 117-01- Lm 3.99 over Big Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 117-01- Lm 3.99 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.