US Bridges

Old 12 Crossroads over Clear Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 10.5 MI E SH 220 · Structure no. 000000000004375

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 12 Crossroads over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old 12 Crossroads over Clear Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2007. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld 12 Crossroads
CrossesClear Creek
Location10.5 MI E SH 220
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates35.6805, -94.17899
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic432 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old 12 Crossroads over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 12 Crossroads over Clear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old 12 Crossroads over Clear Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old 12 Crossroads over Clear Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old 12 Crossroads over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.