US Bridges

SH-318/SEC-3/L3.62 over Coffee Creek

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · .84 MI N JCT of SH 316 · Structure no. 000000000003066

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-318/SEC-3/L3.62 over Coffee Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-318/SEC-3/L3.62 over Coffee Creek in Phillips 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH-318/SEC-3/L3.62
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location.84 MI N JCT of SH 316
RouteState Highway 318
Coordinates34.48077, -90.95639
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2018)
Projected traffic363 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-318/SEC-3/L3.62 over Coffee Creek built?

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

What condition is SH-318/SEC-3/L3.62 over Coffee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-318/SEC-3/L3.62 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-318/SEC-3/L3.62 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH-318/SEC-3/L3.62 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.