US Bridges

Ashley Road 4-CR over West Creek

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Ashley County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI W US 425-HAMBURG · Structure no. 000000000023133

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashley Road 4-CR over West Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ashley Road 4-CR over West Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAshley Road 4-CR
CrossesWest Creek
Location1.2 MI W US 425-HAMBURG
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyAshley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.07593, -91.86486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic53 by 2007
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ashley Road 4-CR over West Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashley Road 4-CR over West 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ashley Road 4-CR over West Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Ashley Road 4-CR over West Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ashley Road 4-CR over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.