US Bridges

Ryan Road-Cr over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W SH 13-HUMPHREY · Structure no. 000000000021503

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryan Road-Cr over Crooked Creek is a steel other carrying Ryan Road-Cr over Crooked Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRyan Road-Cr
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.5 MI W SH 13-HUMPHREY
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.43821, -91.68336
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1987)
Projected traffic5 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 Ryan Road-Cr over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryan Road-Cr over Crooked 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 Ryan Road-Cr over Crooked Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ryan Road-Cr over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ryan Road-Cr over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.