US Bridges

C.R. 6- E- 13.16 over Bacon Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 3.92 Mi.N.E. of Howard Li · Structure no. 000000000022596

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 6- E- 13.16 over Bacon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C.R. 6- E- 13.16 over Bacon Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2022. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 6- E- 13.16
CrossesBacon Creek
Location3.92 Mi.N.E. of Howard Li
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.09656, -93.77736
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic421 (2018)
Projected traffic201 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C.R. 6- E- 13.16 over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 6- E- 13.16 over Bacon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 6- E- 13.16 over Bacon Creek carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 6- E- 13.16 over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns C.R. 6- E- 13.16 over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.