US Bridges

SH 160 S-5 LM11.95 over Camp Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI SW of Smackover · Structure no. 0000000000M2112

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 S-5 LM11.95 over Camp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 160 S-5 LM11.95 over Camp Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2028. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 160 S-5 LM11.95
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Smackover
RouteState Highway 160
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.35454, -92.77349
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2018)
Projected traffic869 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 160 S-5 LM11.95 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 S-5 LM11.95 over Camp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 160 S-5 LM11.95 over Camp Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 S-5 LM11.95 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 S-5 LM11.95 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.