US Bridges

S. Gin Town Road over Herd Br. - Crawford Co.

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.25 M S of CO RD 59&57 · Structure no. 000000000021052

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Gin Town Road over Herd Br. - Crawford Co. is a steel culvert carrying S. Gin Town Road over Herd Br. - Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Gin Town Road
CrossesHerd Br. - Crawford Co.
Location0.25 M S of CO RD 59&57
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47753, -94.07955
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Gin Town Road over Herd Br. - Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Gin Town Road over Herd Br. - Crawford Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S. Gin Town Road over Herd Br. - Crawford Co. carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Gin Town Road over Herd Br. - Crawford Co.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns S. Gin Town Road over Herd Br. - Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.