US Bridges

Schaberg Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 2.09 MI W HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000018636

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schaberg Road over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Schaberg Road over Clear Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSchaberg Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.09 MI W HWY 71
RouteCounty Highway 441
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.72646, -94.1693
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schaberg Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schaberg Road over Clear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Schaberg Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schaberg Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Schaberg Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.