US Bridges

SH-316/SEC-1/L4.27 over Coffee Creek

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 4.27 MI # JCT SH 39 & 1 · Structure no. 0000000000X1597

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-316/SEC-1/L4.27 over Coffee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-316/SEC-1/L4.27 over Coffee Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH-316/SEC-1/L4.27
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location4.27 MI # JCT SH 39 & 1
RouteState Highway 316
Coordinates34.46776, -90.93433
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 SH-316/SEC-1/L4.27 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-316/SEC-1/L4.27 over Coffee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-316/SEC-1/L4.27 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH-316/SEC-1/L4.27 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH-316/SEC-1/L4.27 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.