US Bridges

Loop D Road over Collins Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · John F Kennedy Park · Structure no. CEPSWLARGRJFKVB

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Loop D Road over Collins Creek is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying Loop D Road over Collins Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop D Road
CrossesCollins Creek
LocationJohn F Kennedy Park
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51052, -91.99198
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop D Road over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop D Road over Collins 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Loop D Road over Collins Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Loop D Road over Collins Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Loop D Road over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).