US Bridges

SH-17/SEC-2/L-7.75 over Waterway

Fair

Monroe County, Arkansas · 1 Miles North of Keevil · Structure no. 0000000000M0468

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
854
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-17/SEC-2/L-7.75 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying SH-17/SEC-2/L-7.75 over Waterway 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-17/SEC-2/L-7.75
CrossesWaterway
Location1 Miles North of Keevil
RouteState Highway 17
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80164, -91.24372
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic854 (2018)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-7.75 over Waterway built?

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

What condition is SH-17/SEC-2/L-7.75 over Waterway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH-17/SEC-2/L-7.75 over Waterway carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-17/SEC-2/L-7.75 over Waterway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-17/SEC-2/L-7.75 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.