US Bridges

Arrowhead Rd.- D over Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 0.84 M E of Jct. CR406 · Structure no. 000000000018372

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrowhead Rd.- D over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Arrowhead Rd.- D over Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArrowhead Rd.- D
CrossesCreek
Location0.84 M E of Jct. CR406
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates35.23394, -92.63434
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2018)
Projected traffic194 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Arrowhead Rd.- D over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrowhead Rd.- D over 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 Arrowhead Rd.- D over Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arrowhead Rd.- D over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Arrowhead Rd.- D over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.