US Bridges

SH-260/SEC-2/L0.97 over Creek

Poor

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 0.97 Mile SE of JCT SH 17 · Structure no. 0000000000M3934

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-260/SEC-2/L0.97 over Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-260/SEC-2/L0.97 over Creek in Woodruff 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-260/SEC-2/L0.97
CrossesCreek
Location0.97 Mile SE of JCT SH 17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13507, -91.22557
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
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/SEC-2/L0.97 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH-260/SEC-2/L0.97 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SH-260/SEC-2/L0.97 over Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-260/SEC-2/L0.97 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-260/SEC-2/L0.97 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.