SH 196 SEC.01-9.52 over Beech Creek
FairMiller County, Arkansas · 5.4 MI SE JCT SH 237 &196 · Structure no. 0000000000M3174
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 196 SEC.01-9.52 over Beech Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 196 SEC.01-9.52 over Beech Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 196 SEC.01-9.52 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 196 SEC.01-9.52 over Beech 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 196 SEC.01-9.52 over Beech Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 196 SEC.01-9.52 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 196 SEC.01-9.52 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.