US Bridges

SH-121/SEC3/L16.22 over Lick Creek

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 1.1 Mile East JCT of SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000003475

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-121/SEC3/L16.22 over Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-121/SEC3/L16.22 over Lick Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-121/SEC3/L16.22
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.1 Mile East JCT of SH 1
RouteState Highway 121
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.65687, -90.7461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic319 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-121/SEC3/L16.22 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-121/SEC3/L16.22 over Lick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-121/SEC3/L16.22 over Lick Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-121/SEC3/L16.22 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH-121/SEC3/L16.22 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.