SH 160 S-5 Lm 3.83 over Silver Creek
FairUnion County, Arkansas · 3.83 MI NE of Mt Holly · Structure no. 0000000000M2109
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 160 S-5 Lm 3.83 over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 160 S-5 Lm 3.83 over Silver Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 160 S-5 Lm 3.83 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 160 S-5 Lm 3.83 over Silver 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 160 S-5 Lm 3.83 over Silver Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 160 S-5 Lm 3.83 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SH 160 S-5 Lm 3.83 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.