US Bridges

HWY 25 over Piney Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI SW JCT 107-25 · Structure no. 000000000007431

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 25 over Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 25 over Piney Creek in Cleburne 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2039. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesHWY 25
CrossesPiney Creek
Location2.5 MI SW JCT 107-25
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates35.40923, -92.16322
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2019)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 HWY 25 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 25 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY 25 over Piney Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY 25 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 25 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.