US Bridges

Bradford Road-Cr over Creek

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.99 MI S SH 153-CRCKBLFF · Structure no. 000000000021950

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Road-Cr over Creek is a steel other carrying Bradford Road-Cr over Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Road-Cr
CrossesCreek
Location1.99 MI S SH 153-CRCKBLFF
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.43222, -91.30216
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bradford Road-Cr over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford Road-Cr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bradford Road-Cr over Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Road-Cr over Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford Road-Cr over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.