US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-9/L-2888 over Caney Creek

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 2.89 MI North Phillips CO · Structure no. 0000000000X0611

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-9/L-2888 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-1/SEC-9/L-2888 over Caney Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC-9/L-2888
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.89 MI North Phillips CO
RouteState Highway 1
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.68447, -90.76769
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-1/SEC-9/L-2888 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-9/L-2888 over Caney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-9/L-2888 over Caney Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-9/L-2888 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-1/SEC-9/L-2888 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.