US Bridges

SH-121/SEC2/L12.35 over Cat Creek

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 0.62 MI N JCT US 79 & 121 · Structure no. 0000000000M1840

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-121/SEC2/L12.35 over Cat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-121/SEC2/L12.35 over Cat Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-121/SEC2/L12.35
CrossesCat Creek
Location0.62 MI N JCT US 79 & 121
RouteState Highway 121
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78424, -90.90852
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2019)
Projected traffic660 by 2028
Trucks1%
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/SEC2/L12.35 over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-121/SEC2/L12.35 over Cat 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-121/SEC2/L12.35 over Cat Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-121/SEC2/L12.35 over Cat Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-121/SEC2/L12.35 over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.