US Bridges

Grandview Rd. F over Brindley Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 0.15 Mi. N. Birdtown · Structure no. 000000000011674

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandview Rd. F over Brindley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Grandview Rd. F over Brindley Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 years old, older 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrandview Rd. F
CrossesBrindley Creek
Location0.15 Mi. N. Birdtown
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.30836, -92.60756
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic82 by 2007
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandview Rd. F over Brindley Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Grandview Rd. F over Brindley 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grandview Rd. F over Brindley Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Rd. F over Brindley Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Rd. F over Brindley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.