US Bridges

Old Monticello Rd. over Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · .8MI SE US 278 · Structure no. 000000000019654

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Monticello Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Monticello Rd. over Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Monticello Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location.8MI SE US 278
RouteCity Street 42573
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.60224, -92.03422
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Old Monticello Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Monticello Rd. over 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 2025.

How much traffic does Old Monticello Rd. over Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Monticello Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Monticello Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.