US Bridges

SH117-03-LM0.22 over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 0.22 MI E JCT US 63 & 117 · Structure no. 0000000000M1822

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH117-03-LM0.22 over Fall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH117-03-LM0.22 over Fall Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2027. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH117-03-LM0.22
CrossesFall Creek
Location0.22 MI E JCT US 63 & 117
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates36.10807, -91.11407
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH117-03-LM0.22 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH117-03-LM0.22 over Fall 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH117-03-LM0.22 over Fall Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH117-03-LM0.22 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH117-03-LM0.22 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.