US Bridges

SH 66/STONE County over Lick Fork Creek

Poor

Stone County, Arkansas · 4.14 M W JCT SH9 Mtn View · Structure no. 0000000000A0891

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,286
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 66/STONE County over Lick Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 66/STONE County over Lick Fork Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 66/STONE County
CrossesLick Fork Creek
Location4.14 M W JCT SH9 Mtn View
RouteState Highway 66
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.87025, -92.18772
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,286 (2018)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$389,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 66/STONE County over Lick Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 66/STONE County over Lick Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 66/STONE County over Lick Fork Creek carry?

About 4,286 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 66/STONE County over Lick Fork Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 66/STONE County over Lick Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.