US Bridges

Lafargue Rd-Cr 72 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.93 MI W SH 152-DELUCE · Structure no. 000000000021225

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafargue Rd-Cr 72 over Creek is a steel other carrying Lafargue Rd-Cr 72 over Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLafargue Rd-Cr 72
CrossesCreek
Location0.93 MI W SH 152-DELUCE
RouteCounty Highway 72
Coordinates34.20982, -91.29569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic83 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 Lafargue Rd-Cr 72 over Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafargue Rd-Cr 72 over 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 Lafargue Rd-Cr 72 over Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lafargue Rd-Cr 72 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lafargue Rd-Cr 72 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.