US Bridges

Heifer Creek Rd. over Stratton Creek

Good

Conway County, Arkansas · 1.7 M NW of Springfield · Structure no. 000000000004739

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heifer Creek Rd. over Stratton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Heifer Creek Rd. over Stratton Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2014. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHeifer Creek Rd.
CrossesStratton Creek
Location1.7 M NW of Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 410
Coordinates35.28769, -92.57259
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2018)
Projected traffic27 by 2014
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Heifer Creek Rd. over Stratton Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heifer Creek Rd. over Stratton 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Heifer Creek Rd. over Stratton Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Heifer Creek Rd. over Stratton Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Heifer Creek Rd. over Stratton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.