US Bridges

SH-259/SEC-1/L3.13 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lee County, Arkansas · 3.13 Mile North of SH 78 · Structure no. 0000000000M2575

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-259/SEC-1/L3.13 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-259/SEC-1/L3.13 over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-259/SEC-1/L3.13
CrossesCreek
Location3.13 Mile North of SH 78
RouteState Highway 259
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.88211, -90.99644
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2018)
Projected traffic342 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-259/SEC-1/L3.13 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH-259/SEC-1/L3.13 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-259/SEC-1/L3.13 over Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-259/SEC-1/L3.13 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH-259/SEC-1/L3.13 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.