US Bridges

SH-261/SEC-2/L2.76 over Coffee Creek

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.76 MI No Lee County Lin · Structure no. 000000000005023

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-261/SEC-2/L2.76 over Coffee Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-261/SEC-2/L2.76 over Coffee Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2027. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-261/SEC-2/L2.76
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location2.76 MI No Lee County Lin
RouteState Highway 261
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.94676, -90.90653
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2018)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-261/SEC-2/L2.76 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-261/SEC-2/L2.76 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH-261/SEC-2/L2.76 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH-261/SEC-2/L2.76 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH-261/SEC-2/L2.76 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.