US Bridges

SH 129 S-1 LM14.62 over Little Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI S of JCT 129 & 82 · Structure no. 000000000005469

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 129 S-1 LM14.62 over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 129 S-1 LM14.62 over Little Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,305 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 129 S-1 LM14.62
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.6 MI S of JCT 129 & 82
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates33.10462, -92.35662
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,305 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 129 S-1 LM14.62 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 129 S-1 LM14.62 over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 129 S-1 LM14.62 over Little Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 129 S-1 LM14.62 over Little Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 129 S-1 LM14.62 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.