US Bridges

Smokey Rd. over Sunnyside Creek

Good

Conway County, Arkansas · 2MI NW of Center Ridge · Structure no. 000000000011673

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smokey Rd. over Sunnyside Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smokey Rd. over Sunnyside Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 47 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmokey Rd.
CrossesSunnyside Creek
Location2MI NW of Center Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates35.3932, -92.58774
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic53 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Smokey Rd. over Sunnyside Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Smokey Rd. over Sunnyside 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 Smokey Rd. over Sunnyside Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smokey Rd. over Sunnyside Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Smokey Rd. over Sunnyside Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.