US Bridges

SH 66/STONE County over South Sylamore Creek

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 5.16 MI NE Searcy CO · Structure no. 0000000000M1210

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 66/STONE County over South Sylamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 66/STONE County over South Sylamore Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,458 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSH 66/STONE County
CrossesSouth Sylamore Creek
Location5.16 MI NE Searcy CO
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates35.87764, -92.34432
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2018)
Projected traffic1,458 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 66/STONE County over South Sylamore Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 66/STONE County over South Sylamore 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 66/STONE County over South Sylamore Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 66/STONE County over South Sylamore Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 66/STONE County over South Sylamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.