US Bridges

SH-86/SEC-3/L12.74 over Creek

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 1.3 Miles East SH 17 · Structure no. 000000000005894

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-86/SEC-3/L12.74 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-86/SEC-3/L12.74 over Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-86/SEC-3/L12.74
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 Miles East SH 17
RouteState Highway 86
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60408, -91.16339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2019)
Projected traffic578 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-86/SEC-3/L12.74 over Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-86/SEC-3/L12.74 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH-86/SEC-3/L12.74 over Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-86/SEC-3/L12.74 over Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-86/SEC-3/L12.74 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.