US Bridges

Industrial Park RD over Flat Rock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.38 MI E JCT I-540 · Structure no. 000000000017875

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Park RD over Flat Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Industrial Park RD over Flat Rock Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,760 by 2021. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndustrial Park RD
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location1.38 MI E JCT I-540
RouteCity Street 28340
Coordinates35.42163, -94.31884
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,760 by 2021
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Park RD over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Park RD over Flat Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Industrial Park RD over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Park RD over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Park RD over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.