US Bridges

Ar HWY 187 over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · 0.9 Miles North of the Jc · Structure no. 000000000007589

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 187 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ar HWY 187 over Leatherwood Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesAr HWY 187
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location0.9 Miles North of the Jc
RouteState Highway 187
Coordinates36.4619, -93.75211
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar HWY 187 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 187 over Leatherwood 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 187 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 187 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 187 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.