US Bridges

W Clay St. -Sec- I over Creek

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · .13 MI W of Court ST · Structure no. 000000000022038

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Clay St. -Sec- I over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Clay St. -Sec- I over Creek in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 76 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2017. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Clay St. -Sec- I
CrossesCreek
Location.13 MI W of Court ST
RouteCity Street 11560
Coordinates36.38195, -90.19514
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2018)
Projected traffic121 by 2017
Trucks2%
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 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 W Clay St. -Sec- I over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is W Clay St. -Sec- I 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does W Clay St. -Sec- I over Creek carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Clay St. -Sec- I over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Clay St. -Sec- I over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.