US Bridges

Creason Rd.-E over Cypress Ditch

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · .55 M W of JCT US 67 · Structure no. 000000000022770

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
906
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creason Rd.-E over Cypress Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creason Rd.-E over Cypress Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCreason Rd.-E
CrossesCypress Ditch
Location.55 M W of JCT US 67
RouteCity Street 13610
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.41862, -90.59617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2018)
Projected traffic724 by 2024
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creason Rd.-E over Cypress Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creason Rd.-E over Cypress Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Creason Rd.-E over Cypress Ditch carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Creason Rd.-E over Cypress Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Creason Rd.-E over Cypress Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.