US Bridges

SH 60 Seb. Co. over Doctors Fork Creek

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.49 MI E JCT SH 252 · Structure no. 000000000005637

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
147 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 Seb. Co. over Doctors Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 60 Seb. Co. over Doctors Fork Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2028. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 60 Seb. Co.
CrossesDoctors Fork Creek
Location0.49 MI E JCT SH 252
RouteState Highway 60
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33351, -94.08797
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic988 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 60 Seb. Co. over Doctors Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 Seb. Co. over Doctors Fork 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 SH 60 Seb. Co. over Doctors Fork Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 Seb. Co. over Doctors Fork Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 Seb. Co. over Doctors Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.