US Bridges

SH316/SEC-1/L10.97 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Phillips County, Arkansas · 3.01 MI So of JCT US 49 · Structure no. 000000000005459

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH316/SEC-1/L10.97 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH316/SEC-1/L10.97 over Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH316/SEC-1/L10.97
CrossesCreek
Location3.01 MI So of JCT US 49
RouteState Highway 316
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51767, -90.86554
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic387 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH316/SEC-1/L10.97 over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH316/SEC-1/L10.97 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SH316/SEC-1/L10.97 over Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH316/SEC-1/L10.97 over Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH316/SEC-1/L10.97 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.