US Bridges

SH-121/SEC-3/L6.08 over Spring Creek

Good

Lee County, Arkansas · 6.08 MI So of JCT US 79 · Structure no. 000000000006958

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-121/SEC-3/L6.08 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-121/SEC-3/L6.08 over Spring Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2028. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-121/SEC-3/L6.08
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6.08 MI So of JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 121
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.68804, -90.8966
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2019)
Projected traffic1,139 by 2028
Trucks7%
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/SEC-3/L6.08 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-121/SEC-3/L6.08 over Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH-121/SEC-3/L6.08 over Spring Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-121/SEC-3/L6.08 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH-121/SEC-3/L6.08 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.