US Bridges

CR 160 - I over Cooper Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI West Smithville · Structure no. 000000000004710

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 160 - I over Cooper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 160 - I over Cooper Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2014. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCR 160 - I
CrossesCooper Creek
Location1.5 MI West Smithville
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates36.08149, -91.32767
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 160 - I over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 160 - I over Cooper 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 160 - I over Cooper Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 160 - I over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 160 - I over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.