US Bridges

SH-17/SEC-1/L11.1 over Dials Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Arkansas · 11.1 Miles North of SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000M0465

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-17/SEC-1/L11.1 over Dials Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-17/SEC-1/L11.1 over Dials Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2028. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-17/SEC-1/L11.1
CrossesDials Creek
Location11.1 Miles North of SH 1
RouteState Highway 17
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.54904, -91.17434
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic625 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-17/SEC-1/L11.1 over Dials Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-17/SEC-1/L11.1 over Dials Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SH-17/SEC-1/L11.1 over Dials Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-17/SEC-1/L11.1 over Dials Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH-17/SEC-1/L11.1 over Dials Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.