US Bridges

Ridge Rd-Craw Co. over Little Mulberry Creek

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · @belmont&ridge Rd. · Structure no. 000000000004683

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,284
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Rd-Craw Co. over Little Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Rd-Craw Co. over Little Mulberry Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,284 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2007. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRidge Rd-Craw Co.
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location@belmont&ridge Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates35.54333, -94.15877
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,284 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ridge Rd-Craw Co. over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Rd-Craw Co. over Little Mulberry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Rd-Craw Co. over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 1,284 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Rd-Craw Co. over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Rd-Craw Co. over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.