US Bridges

SH 160 S-5 Lm 5.95 over Bear Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 6.0 Mi. EJCT.SH57 · Structure no. 000000000006994

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 S-5 Lm 5.95 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 160 S-5 Lm 5.95 over Bear Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 160 S-5 Lm 5.95
CrossesBear Creek
Location6.0 Mi. EJCT.SH57
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates33.31577, -92.86159
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2018)
Projected traffic735 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 160 S-5 Lm 5.95 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 S-5 Lm 5.95 over Bear 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 160 S-5 Lm 5.95 over Bear Creek carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 S-5 Lm 5.95 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 S-5 Lm 5.95 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.