US Bridges

SH-260/SEC2/L1.937 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 1.9 Miles East JCT SH 17 · Structure no. 0000000000M2585

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-260/SEC2/L1.937 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-260/SEC2/L1.937 over Buffalo Creek in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-260/SEC2/L1.937
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.9 Miles East JCT SH 17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13476, -91.20843
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic57 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-260/SEC2/L1.937 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-260/SEC2/L1.937 over Buffalo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH-260/SEC2/L1.937 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-260/SEC2/L1.937 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH-260/SEC2/L1.937 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.