US Bridges

SH 117-02- Lm 0.10 over Machine Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI E JCT SH 117 & 11 · Structure no. 000000000005005

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 117-02- Lm 0.10 over Machine Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 117-02- Lm 0.10 over Machine Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 117-02- Lm 0.10
CrossesMachine Creek
Location0.10 MI E JCT SH 117 & 11
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates36.07966, -91.30145
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic775 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 117-02- Lm 0.10 over Machine Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SH 117-02- Lm 0.10 over Machine 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 117-02- Lm 0.10 over Machine Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 117-02- Lm 0.10 over Machine Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 117-02- Lm 0.10 over Machine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.