US Bridges

Rock Creek RD over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI W of CO RD 45 · Structure no. 000000000012197

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,475
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek RD over Sycamore Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rock Creek RD over Sycamore Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Creek RD
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.75 MI W of CO RD 45
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.55976, -94.07117
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2018)
Projected traffic118 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Creek RD over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek RD over Sycamore 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rock Creek RD over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Creek RD over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek RD over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.