US Bridges

Sugar Creek Rd. over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.19 Miles West of HWY 94 · Structure no. 000000000024058

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Creek Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sugar Creek Rd. over Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSugar Creek Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.19 Miles West of HWY 94
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates36.4217, -94.1223
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2019)
Projected traffic730 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sugar Creek Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Creek Rd. over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Creek Rd. over Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Creek Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Creek Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.