US Bridges

Refuge Road-Cr 79 over Tarleton Creek

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E SH 17-ETHEL · Structure no. 000000000022263

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Refuge Road-Cr 79 over Tarleton Creek is a steel other carrying Refuge Road-Cr 79 over Tarleton Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRefuge Road-Cr 79
CrossesTarleton Creek
Location1.0 MI E SH 17-ETHEL
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates34.26472, -91.15094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Refuge Road-Cr 79 over Tarleton Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Refuge Road-Cr 79 over Tarleton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Refuge Road-Cr 79 over Tarleton Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Refuge Road-Cr 79 over Tarleton Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Refuge Road-Cr 79 over Tarleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.