US Bridges

Town Vu Rd. over Mckisic Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .5 E Centerton City Limit · Structure no. 000000000024172

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Vu Rd. over Mckisic Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Town Vu Rd. over Mckisic Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTown Vu Rd.
CrossesMckisic Creek
Location.5 E Centerton City Limit
RouteCity Street 21
Coordinates36.36684, -94.27079
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2014)
Projected traffic75 by 2007
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

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 Town Vu Rd. over Mckisic Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Vu Rd. over Mckisic 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 Town Vu Rd. over Mckisic Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Town Vu Rd. over Mckisic Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Town Vu Rd. over Mckisic Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.