US Bridges

North Rudy Road over Flat Rock Cr. - Crawford

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1 MI N of I 40 · Structure no. 000000000004720

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Rudy Road over Flat Rock Cr. - Crawford is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Rudy Road over Flat Rock Cr. - Crawford in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2013. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Rudy Road
CrossesFlat Rock Cr. - Crawford
Location1 MI N of I 40
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46855, -94.32023
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic673 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Rudy Road over Flat Rock Cr. - Crawford built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Rudy Road over Flat Rock Cr. - Crawford 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Rudy Road over Flat Rock Cr. - Crawford carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Rudy Road over Flat Rock Cr. - Crawford?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North Rudy Road over Flat Rock Cr. - Crawford?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.