US Bridges

Emco Oil Field RD over Charivari Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bradley County, Arkansas · Emco Oil Field Road · Structure no. 000043570-00080

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Emco Oil Field RD over Charivari Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emco Oil Field RD over Charivari Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEmco Oil Field RD
CrossesCharivari Creek
LocationEmco Oil Field Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.251, -92.17867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.6 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emco Oil Field RD over Charivari Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Emco Oil Field RD over Charivari Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Emco Oil Field RD over Charivari Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Emco Oil Field RD over Charivari Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns Emco Oil Field RD over Charivari Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.