US Bridges

King Drive East over Dodd Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI NW of College St. · Structure no. 000000000024049

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Drive East over Dodd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying King Drive East over Dodd Creek in Baxter 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKing Drive East
CrossesDodd Creek
Location0.10 MI NW of College St.
Coordinates36.31948, -92.38531
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 King Drive East over Dodd Creek built?

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

What condition is King Drive East over Dodd 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does King Drive East over Dodd Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is King Drive East over Dodd Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns King Drive East over Dodd Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.