US Bridges

SH-146/SEC-4/L8.63 over Big Cypress Creek

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 8.63 Miles East JCT SH 17 · Structure no. 000000000006977

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-146/SEC-4/L8.63 over Big Cypress Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-146/SEC-4/L8.63 over Big Cypress Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-146/SEC-4/L8.63
CrossesBig Cypress Creek
Location8.63 Miles East JCT SH 17
RouteState Highway 146
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55084, -91.07371
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic212 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-146/SEC-4/L8.63 over Big Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-146/SEC-4/L8.63 over Big Cypress 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-146/SEC-4/L8.63 over Big Cypress Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH-146/SEC-4/L8.63 over Big Cypress Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH-146/SEC-4/L8.63 over Big Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.