US Bridges

W Cherry St. over Sugar Creek

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI W JCT US 62 · Structure no. 000000000019049

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cherry St. over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Cherry St. over Sugar Creek in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Cherry St.
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.25 MI W JCT US 62
RouteCity Street 10580
Coordinates36.38501, -90.19605
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2018)
Projected traffic539 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Cherry St. over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cherry St. over Sugar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Cherry St. over Sugar Creek carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Cherry St. over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W Cherry St. over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.