US Bridges

Padgettleveerd-Cr over Tarleton Creek

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI W SH 17-ETHEL · Structure no. 000000000021048

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Padgettleveerd-Cr over Tarleton Creek is a steel other carrying Padgettleveerd-Cr over Tarleton Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2007. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPadgettleveerd-Cr
CrossesTarleton Creek
Location0.4 MI W SH 17-ETHEL
RouteCounty Highway 385
Coordinates34.29644, -91.17045
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic178 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Padgettleveerd-Cr over Tarleton Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Padgettleveerd-Cr over Tarleton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Padgettleveerd-Cr over Tarleton Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Padgettleveerd-Cr over Tarleton Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Padgettleveerd-Cr over Tarleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.