SH-78/SEC-3/L-3.99 over Big Creek
GoodLee County, Arkansas · 4.07 MI W of JCT SH 121 · Structure no. 000000000007472
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-78/SEC-3/L-3.99 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-78/SEC-3/L-3.99 over Big Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-78/SEC-3/L-3.99 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-78/SEC-3/L-3.99 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH-78/SEC-3/L-3.99 over Big Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH-78/SEC-3/L-3.99 over Big Creek?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH-78/SEC-3/L-3.99 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.