US Bridges

Lowelln Dixieland over Puppy Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.1MI N JCT SH 264 · Structure no. 000000000023106

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowelln Dixieland over Puppy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lowelln Dixieland over Puppy Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLowelln Dixieland
CrossesPuppy Creek
Location0.1MI N JCT SH 264
RouteCity Street 16062
Coordinates36.25569, -94.14574
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2000)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lowelln Dixieland over Puppy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowelln Dixieland over Puppy 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Lowelln Dixieland over Puppy Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lowelln Dixieland over Puppy Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lowelln Dixieland over Puppy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.