US Bridges

SH 317 - 04- 5.65 over Lick Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 9 M SE of Locksburg · Structure no. 000000000016866

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 317 - 04- 5.65 over Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 317 - 04- 5.65 over Lick Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2028. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 317 - 04- 5.65
CrossesLick Creek
Location9 M SE of Locksburg
RouteState Highway 317
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.90898, -94.08535
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic249 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 317 - 04- 5.65 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 317 - 04- 5.65 over Lick 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 317 - 04- 5.65 over Lick Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 317 - 04- 5.65 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SH 317 - 04- 5.65 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.