US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-12/L-5.29 over Little Telico Creek

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St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI So JCT SH 261 & 1 · Structure no. 000000000006553

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-12/L-5.29 over Little Telico Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-1/SEC-12/L-5.29 over Little Telico Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,648 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC-12/L-5.29
CrossesLittle Telico Creek
Location0.8 MI So JCT SH 261 & 1
RouteState Highway 1
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06569, -90.81549
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2018)
Projected traffic10,648 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SH-1/SEC-12/L-5.29 over Little Telico Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-12/L-5.29 over Little Telico 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-12/L-5.29 over Little Telico Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-12/L-5.29 over Little Telico Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC-12/L-5.29 over Little Telico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.