US Bridges

Lake Atalanta Rd. over So. Frk of Prairie Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · So. of Lake Atalanta · Structure no. 000000000023901

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Atalanta Rd. over So. Frk of Prairie Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lake Atalanta Rd. over So. Frk of Prairie Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Atalanta Rd.
CrossesSo. Frk of Prairie Creek
LocationSo. of Lake Atalanta
RouteCity Street 31793
Coordinates36.33405, -94.10337
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (1987)
Projected traffic236 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Atalanta Rd. over So. Frk of Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Atalanta Rd. over So. Frk of Prairie 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Atalanta Rd. over So. Frk of Prairie Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Atalanta Rd. over So. Frk of Prairie Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Atalanta Rd. over So. Frk of Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.