US Bridges

SH-261/SEC1/1.611 over Creek

Good

Lee County, Arkansas · 1.61 MI E of JCT SH 259 · Structure no. 0000000000X0191

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-261/SEC1/1.611 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-261/SEC1/1.611 over Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH-261/SEC1/1.611
CrossesCreek
Location1.61 MI E of JCT SH 259
RouteState Highway 261
Coordinates34.84935, -90.97386
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed18 mi (29 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/SEC1/1.611 over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-261/SEC1/1.611 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH-261/SEC1/1.611 over Creek carry?

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

How long is SH-261/SEC1/1.611 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH-261/SEC1/1.611 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.