US Bridges

SH-78/SEC-2/L6.569 over Big Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lee County, Arkansas · .80 MI NW JCT of SH 259 · Structure no. 000000000002898

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-78/SEC-2/L6.569 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-78/SEC-2/L6.569 over Big Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-78/SEC-2/L6.569
CrossesBig Creek
Location.80 MI NW JCT of SH 259
RouteState Highway 78
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.84647, -91.0102
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2019)
Projected traffic752 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-78/SEC-2/L6.569 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-78/SEC-2/L6.569 over Big 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH-78/SEC-2/L6.569 over Big Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-78/SEC-2/L6.569 over Big Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH-78/SEC-2/L6.569 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.