US Bridges

SH-243/SEC-1/L2.30 over Crooked Creek

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 2.30 Miles North of US 49 · Structure no. 000000000006298

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-243/SEC-1/L2.30 over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH-243/SEC-1/L2.30 over Crooked Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-243/SEC-1/L2.30
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.30 Miles North of US 49
RouteState Highway 243
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58702, -90.90091
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic678 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-243/SEC-1/L2.30 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-243/SEC-1/L2.30 over Crooked 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH-243/SEC-1/L2.30 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-243/SEC-1/L2.30 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH-243/SEC-1/L2.30 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.