US Bridges

Pin Oak Rd-Cr 226 over Big Creek

GoodPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.78 MI W SH 1-ST Charles · Structure no. 000000000023918

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pin Oak Rd-Cr 226 over Big Creek is a steel other carrying Pin Oak Rd-Cr 226 over Big Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPin Oak Rd-Cr 226
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.78 MI W SH 1-ST Charles
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates34.37034, -91.2392
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.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pin Oak Rd-Cr 226 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pin Oak Rd-Cr 226 over Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pin Oak Rd-Cr 226 over Big Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pin Oak Rd-Cr 226 over Big Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pin Oak Rd-Cr 226 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.