US Bridges

SH 155 over Big Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N JCT SH 10 & 155 · Structure no. 000000000005623

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 155 over Big Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 155
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.0 MI N JCT SH 10 & 155
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates35.03347, -93.05749
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic237 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 155 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 155 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 155 over Big Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Big Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.