US Bridges

SH 60 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · .69 MI W JCT of SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000003596

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 60 over Cedar Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2028. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 60
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.69 MI W JCT of SH 9
RouteState Highway 60
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.00532, -92.81312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,992 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 60 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.