US Bridges

New Hope RD Rogers over Osage Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .14 M. E I-49 · Structure no. 000000000004531

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
61,445
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope RD Rogers over Osage Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Hope RD Rogers over Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 39 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 61,445 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,847 by 2028. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Hope RD Rogers
CrossesOsage Creek
Location.14 M. E I-49
RouteCity Street 40810
Coordinates36.3148, -94.18194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,445 (2018)
Projected traffic33,847 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope RD Rogers over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is New Hope RD Rogers over Osage 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does New Hope RD Rogers over Osage Creek carry?

About 61,445 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Hope RD Rogers over Osage Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope RD Rogers over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.