US Bridges

SH 60 over Ouachita Creek

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI W of Faulkner CO L · Structure no. 0000000000X0149

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,826
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Ouachita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 60 over Ouachita Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 5,826 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,597 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 60
CrossesOuachita Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Faulkner CO L
RouteState Highway 60
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.07575, -92.55355
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,826 (2018)
Projected traffic6,597 by 2028
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 60 over Ouachita Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 over Ouachita 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Ouachita Creek carry?

About 5,826 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Ouachita Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 60 over Ouachita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.