US Bridges

SH-17/SEC-2/L-1.62 over Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Arkansas · 1.62 MI No of US 79 East · Structure no. 0000000000M0466

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-17/SEC-2/L-1.62 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-17/SEC-2/L-1.62 over Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH-17/SEC-2/L-1.62
CrossesCreek
Location1.62 MI No of US 79 East
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates34.716, -91.24478
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-2/L-1.62 over Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-17/SEC-2/L-1.62 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH-17/SEC-2/L-1.62 over Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-17/SEC-2/L-1.62 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-17/SEC-2/L-1.62 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.