Ar HWY 21 over Piney Creek
GoodCarroll County, Arkansas · S Outskirts of Metalton · Structure no. 000000000007485
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ar HWY 21 over Piney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 21 over Piney Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ar HWY 21 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ar HWY 21 over Piney 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ar HWY 21 over Piney Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ar HWY 21 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ar HWY 21 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.