US Bridges

SH-238/SEC-2/L4.13 over Big Creek

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 4.13 East Monroe CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005249

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
330 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-238/SEC-2/L4.13 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-238/SEC-2/L4.13 over Big Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 307 by 2028. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-238/SEC-2/L4.13
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.13 East Monroe CO Line
RouteState Highway 238
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80204, -91.05139
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2019)
Projected traffic307 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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-238/SEC-2/L4.13 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-238/SEC-2/L4.13 over Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH-238/SEC-2/L4.13 over Big Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-238/SEC-2/L4.13 over Big Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH-238/SEC-2/L4.13 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.