US Bridges

SH-366/SEC-2/L7.24 over Cypress Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Arkansas · 0.82 MI W of JCT US 49 · Structure no. 0000000000M3959

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-366/SEC-2/L7.24 over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-366/SEC-2/L7.24 over Cypress Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH-366/SEC-2/L7.24
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.82 MI W of JCT US 49
RouteState Highway 366
Coordinates34.67634, -91.138
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic153 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-366/SEC-2/L7.24 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-366/SEC-2/L7.24 over Cypress 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-366/SEC-2/L7.24 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-366/SEC-2/L7.24 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-366/SEC-2/L7.24 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.