US Bridges

W Graphic RD over Little Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Arkansas · 2.71 MI E of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000017872

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Graphic RD over Little Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Graphic RD over Little Mulberry Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW Graphic RD
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location2.71 MI E of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates35.57219, -94.15308
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2018)
Projected traffic1,027 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$259,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Graphic RD over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Graphic RD over Little Mulberry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W Graphic RD over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Graphic RD over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W Graphic RD over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.