US Bridges

Sunnyside RD over Union Pacific RR

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.21 MI So of US 64 · Structure no. 000000000017877

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
142 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,252
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside RD over Union Pacific RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunnyside RD over Union Pacific RR in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 73 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 3 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 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2007. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunnyside RD
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.21 MI So of US 64
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates35.4631, -94.25731
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,252 (2018)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$408,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnyside RD over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Sunnyside RD over Union Pacific RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sunnyside RD over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 1,252 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside RD over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside RD over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.