US Bridges

Vine Prairie Rd. over Little Mulberry

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI So of US 64 · Structure no. 000000000012209

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
314 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine Prairie Rd. over Little Mulberry is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vine Prairie Rd. over Little Mulberry in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVine Prairie Rd.
CrossesLittle Mulberry
Location1.5 MI So of US 64
RouteCity Street 59920
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48565, -94.06122
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$419,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vine Prairie Rd. over Little Mulberry built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vine Prairie Rd. over Little Mulberry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Vine Prairie Rd. over Little Mulberry carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Vine Prairie Rd. over Little Mulberry?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vine Prairie Rd. over Little Mulberry?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.