US Bridges

Punkin Hollow Rd. over Mckisic Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.47 MI S of SH 549 · Structure no. 000000000024059

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Punkin Hollow Rd. over Mckisic Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Punkin Hollow Rd. over Mckisic 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPunkin Hollow Rd.
CrossesMckisic Creek
Location0.47 MI S of SH 549
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates36.4063, -94.2491
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2018)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Punkin Hollow Rd. over Mckisic Creek built?

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

What condition is Punkin Hollow Rd. over Mckisic Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Punkin Hollow Rd. over Mckisic Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Punkin Hollow Rd. over Mckisic Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Punkin Hollow Rd. over Mckisic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.