US Bridges

SH 60 over Harris Creek

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI E JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000002519

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Harris Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 60 over Harris Creek in Perry 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 60
CrossesHarris Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT SH 9
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates35.01253, -92.78832
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 60 over Harris Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 60 over Harris 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Harris Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.