US Bridges

SH 66/STONE County over Creek

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 5.7 MI E JCT SH 263 & 66 · Structure no. 0000000000M1213

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 66/STONE County over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 66/STONE County over 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,698 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 66/STONE County
CrossesCreek
Location5.7 MI E JCT SH 263 & 66
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates35.88649, -92.24326
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic5,698 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 66/STONE County over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 66/STONE County over 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 December 2023.

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

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 66/STONE County over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 66/STONE County over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.