US Bridges

SH-85/SEC-1/L-1.45 over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Arkansas · 1.45 MI S JCT US 49 & 85 · Structure no. 000000000005416

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
222 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-85/SEC-1/L-1.45 over Lick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-85/SEC-1/L-1.45 over Lick Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 932 by 2028. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-85/SEC-1/L-1.45
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.45 MI S JCT US 49 & 85
RouteState Highway 85
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53442, -90.76909
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2019)
Projected traffic932 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-85/SEC-1/L-1.45 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-85/SEC-1/L-1.45 over Lick 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-85/SEC-1/L-1.45 over Lick Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-85/SEC-1/L-1.45 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH-85/SEC-1/L-1.45 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.