US Bridges

SH-261/SEC-1/L6.33 over Larkin Creek

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 1.0 Mile South of Gill · Structure no. 000000000003739

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-261/SEC-1/L6.33 over Larkin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-261/SEC-1/L6.33 over Larkin Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,036 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-261/SEC-1/L6.33
CrossesLarkin Creek
Location1.0 Mile South of Gill
RouteState Highway 261
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8618, -90.90798
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 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 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2019)
Projected traffic1,036 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-261/SEC-1/L6.33 over Larkin Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-261/SEC-1/L6.33 over Larkin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH-261/SEC-1/L6.33 over Larkin Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-261/SEC-1/L6.33 over Larkin Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH-261/SEC-1/L6.33 over Larkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.