US Bridges

SH 25-06- Lm 10.50 over Morgan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Arkansas · .2 M SW of SH 361 · Structure no. 0000000000M0611

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25-06- Lm 10.50 over Morgan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 25-06- Lm 10.50 over Morgan Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesSH 25-06- Lm 10.50
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location.2 M SW of SH 361
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates36.00109, -91.25844
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$371,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25-06- Lm 10.50 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25-06- Lm 10.50 over Morgan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 25-06- Lm 10.50 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 25-06- Lm 10.50 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25-06- Lm 10.50 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.