US Bridges

SH-261/SEC1/L1.227 over Big Creek

Good

Lee County, Arkansas · 1.3 Miles East SH 259 · Structure no. 000000000005384

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-261/SEC1/L1.227 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-261/SEC1/L1.227 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-261/SEC1/L1.227
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.3 Miles East SH 259
RouteState Highway 261
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.84631, -90.97869
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic239 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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/SEC1/L1.227 over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is SH-261/SEC1/L1.227 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-261/SEC1/L1.227 over Big Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH-261/SEC1/L1.227 over Big Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-261/SEC1/L1.227 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.