US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-7/L-4.01 over Coffee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Phillips County, Arkansas · 4.08 MI So JCT of US 49 · Structure no. 000000000003070

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-7/L-4.01 over Coffee Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-1/SEC-7/L-4.01 over Coffee Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC-7/L-4.01
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location4.08 MI So JCT of US 49
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51633, -90.96817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-1/SEC-7/L-4.01 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-7/L-4.01 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-1/SEC-7/L-4.01 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-7/L-4.01 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC-7/L-4.01 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.