US Bridges

Baser Road-Cr over Clearpoint Creek

GoodPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.14 MI W US 79-STUTTGART · Structure no. 000000000023441

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baser Road-Cr over Clearpoint Creek is a steel other carrying Baser Road-Cr over Clearpoint Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBaser Road-Cr
CrossesClearpoint Creek
Location1.14 MI W US 79-STUTTGART
RouteCounty Highway 273
Coordinates34.50549, -91.59515
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic84 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Baser Road-Cr over Clearpoint Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baser Road-Cr over Clearpoint 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Baser Road-Cr over Clearpoint Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baser Road-Cr over Clearpoint Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Baser Road-Cr over Clearpoint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.