US Bridges

US49/SEC-10/L12.62 over Crooked Creek

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 0.30 MI East JCT SH 316 · Structure no. 000000000006554

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US49/SEC-10/L12.62 over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US49/SEC-10/L12.62 over Crooked Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 29 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS49/SEC-10/L12.62
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.30 MI East JCT SH 316
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55573, -90.85151
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 US49/SEC-10/L12.62 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US49/SEC-10/L12.62 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US49/SEC-10/L12.62 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US49/SEC-10/L12.62 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US49/SEC-10/L12.62 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.