US Bridges

Chastain RD over Little Mulberry Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.59 So of CR 44 · Structure no. 000000000020190

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chastain RD over Little Mulberry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Chastain RD over Little Mulberry Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChastain RD
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location1.59 So of CR 44
RouteCounty Highway 156
Coordinates35.53981, -94.11756
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2018)
Projected traffic110 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$202,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chastain RD over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chastain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chastain RD over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chastain RD over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Chastain RD over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.