US Bridges

SH-318/SEC-3/L8.27 over Big Creek

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 3.72 MI So of SH 316 · Structure no. 000000000005714

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-318/SEC-3/L8.27 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-318/SEC-3/L8.27 over Big Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2028. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-318/SEC-3/L8.27
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.72 MI So of SH 316
RouteState Highway 318
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.41328, -90.94906
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic557 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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/L8.27 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-318/SEC-3/L8.27 over Big 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/L8.27 over Big Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-318/SEC-3/L8.27 over Big Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-318/SEC-3/L8.27 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.