US Bridges

SH 60 over Taylor Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 1.0 M NW of SH 113 · Structure no. 0000000000M1075

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,126
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Taylor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 60 over Taylor Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,236 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSH 60
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location1.0 M NW of SH 113
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates35.03528, -92.61969
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,126 (2018)
Projected traffic3,236 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 60 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 over Taylor 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 3,126 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.