US Bridges

Cow Face Road over Hickory Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 3 Miles East of Springdal · Structure no. 000000000024149

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cow Face Road over Hickory Creek is a other culvert carrying Cow Face Road over Hickory 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCow Face Road
CrossesHickory Creek
Location3 Miles East of Springdal
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates36.21795, -94.03513
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cow Face Road over Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is Cow Face Road over Hickory 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cow Face Road over Hickory Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cow Face Road over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cow Face Road over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.