US Bridges

Blue Point Rd. over Flat Cypress Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 3.0M SW JCT CR 6 & SH 154 · Structure no. 000000000023618

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Point Rd. over Flat Cypress Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Blue Point Rd. over Flat Cypress Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesBlue Point Rd.
CrossesFlat Cypress Creek
Location3.0M SW JCT CR 6 & SH 154
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates35.09851, -92.87356
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Blue Point Rd. over Flat Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Point Rd. over Flat Cypress 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Blue Point Rd. over Flat Cypress Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Point Rd. over Flat Cypress Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Point Rd. over Flat Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.